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What are the types of fetoscopy?
There are two different types of fetoscopy: external and endoscopic.
Who can perform endoscopic fetoscopy?
Endoscopic fetoscopy requires a high level of skill and experience by fetal surgeons and is performed in a hospital setting.
What are the morbidity or mortality rates associated with fetoscopy?
There is no morbidity or mortality associated with external fetoscopy. In the case of endoscopic fetoscopy, the risk of fetal loss is estimated to be between 3% and 5%.
What does preparation for endoscopic fetoscopy depend on?
Preparation for endoscopic fetoscopy will depend on the extent of the procedure, and whether it is performed transcervically or transabdominally. Obtaining a small fetal tissue sample is a smaller procedure by comparison to fetal surgery.
What type of aftercare is required with external fetoscopy?
External fetoscopy does not require aftercare. The care following fetal endoscopic use will depend on the extent of the procedure and the type of anesthesia used.
What is one of many fetal abnormalities that may be treated by endoscopic fetoscopy?
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
What complications exist with external fetoscopy?
The only potential complication with external fetoscopy is the possibility of missing an abnormal heart rate or rhythm.
What kind of complications can arise from having a liposuction?
There are different kinds of complications that can arise from having a liposuction surgery. The complications can be from a local skin infection to death. There are many complications in between local skin infection and death also, such as, lumps and bumps, blood clots, scarring, loss of sensation and wrinkling of skin.
What are some complications that could arise from hernia surgery?
Hernia may have several complications, mostly ones that arise post-surgery. If a person does not get out of bed after his or her surgery, they may develop blood clots from lack of movement.
Where can I find more information on birth complications?
There are literally countless types of complications that can arise from birth. These complications can result in tearing with the mother, as well as deforming of the babies body.
What complications can arise from a molar extraction with infection under the gum-line?
gingivitis
Is endoscopic back surgery risky?
There are risks with any kind of surgery that is performed. All of the risks will be presented to you that are specific to your type of back surgery. Endoscopic surgery is generally less risky than traditional surgery. If anesthesia is being used that can cause complications in and of itself.
