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  • Cordocentesis: An In-Depth Look at Fetal Blood Sampling

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    Read more Cordocentesis, also referred to as percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS), is a diagnostic procedure that tests fetal blood for potential abnormalities. How is Cordocentesis Performed? To conduct the procedure, advanced ultrasound imaging is first used to identify the precise location where the umbilical cord connects to the placenta. This imaging guides a thin…

  • Cordocentesis: Understanding the Procedure and Its Implications

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    Read more Cordocentesis, often referred to as Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling (PUBS), is a specialized diagnostic procedure that collects blood from the fetus to identify potential abnormalities. Although this technique is effective, its use has declined in favor of tests like amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS), which carry a lower risk of complications for…