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What is the main purpose of Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)?
What is the main purpose of Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)?
How is transcervical Chorionic Villus Sampling performed?
How is transcervical Chorionic Villus Sampling performed?
Which type of chorionic villus sampling involves inserting a needle through the abdomen and uterus?
Which type of chorionic villus sampling involves inserting a needle through the abdomen and uterus?
What is the goal of medical management provided by healthcare professionals?
What is the goal of medical management provided by healthcare professionals?
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What is dilatation and curettage in the context of medical procedures?
What is dilatation and curettage in the context of medical procedures?
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What does a total hysterectomy involve?
What does a total hysterectomy involve?
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What is salpingo in reference to medical terminology?
What is salpingo in reference to medical terminology?
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What is the primary method used in vacuum aspiration procedures?
What is the primary method used in vacuum aspiration procedures?
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What is suction primarily used for in medical procedures?
What is suction primarily used for in medical procedures?
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Study Notes
Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
- Stands for Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Purpose: to detect chromosomal problems that can result in genetic diseases and birth defects
- Type: prenatal diagnostic test
Types of Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Transcervical: tissue sample obtained through a catheter inserted through the cervix into the placenta
- Transabdominal: tissue sample obtained through a needle inserted through the abdomen and uterus into the placenta
Medical Management
- Definition: treatment and care provided to patients by medical professionals
- Goal: to improve the health and well-being of patients
- Involves: diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of patients
Medical Procedures
- Dilatation and curettage: removal of tissue from the inside of the uterus
- Vacuum method: removal of tissue using suction
- Suction: removal of substances using negative pressure
- Hysterectomy: surgical removal of the uterus
- Total hysterectomy: removal of both the uterus and cervix
- Salpingo: refers to the fallopian tubes
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Test your knowledge about Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) with this quiz. Learn about what CVS stands for, its purpose, types of CVS, and how tissue samples are obtained in transcervical CVS.
