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Describe the prenatal surgery procedure for treating X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome?
Experimental hematopoietic-stem-cell transplants.
For which medical conditions is laser treatment used in prenatal surgery?
Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).
What are normal results for prenatal surgery to treat twin-twin transfusion syndrome?
The infant survival rate following prenatal treatment for TTTS is about 70%. Since TTTS is a progressive disorder, early intervention may prevent later complications.
What are the most common medical conditions requiring prenatal surgery?
Urinary tract obstructions (males); diaphragmatic hernia and cystic adenomatoid malformation; sacrococcygeal teratoma; twin-twin transfusion syndrome; twin:twin reverse arterial perfusion.
Are there prenatal tests for cat eye syndrome?
yes
Is there a prenatal diagnosis or test for Down syndrome?
Yes there are examination that can determine that a fetus has down syndrome.. called amniocentesis.
Is prenatal diagnosis done for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?
In families where there has been one child born with WAS, prenatal testing should be offered in subsequent pregnancies.
What evaluation can be used to detect prenatal Marfan syndrome?
Similarly, there is no reliable prenatal test, although some physicians have used ultrasound to try to determine the length of fetal limbs in at-risk pregnancies.
What surgical procedure is most likely to cause dumping syndrome?
Gastrectomy
What procedure can be preformed during fetal development to detect down syndrome?
amniocentesis
Can Rett Syndrome be detected prenatally?
If a family has a daughter that is afflicted with Rett Syndrome prenatal testing is available. Testing is also available for sisters of girls with Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is a genetic disorder and nearly all cases are caused by a mutation in the MECP2 gene. Less than 1% of cases are passed from generation to generation.
Are there prenatal tests for Edwards syndrome?
Yes, there are prenatal tests for Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18). These tests include non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), which analyzes fetal DNA in the mother's blood, and invasive procedures such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis, which can provide definitive diagnoses. Additionally, ultrasound screenings may detect physical anomalies associated with the condition. It's important for expectant parents to discuss testing options with their healthcare provider to understand risks and implications.
