Fetoscopy

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Intervention: Fetoscopy
ICD-10 code:
ICD-9 code:	75.31
MeSH	D005332
Other codes:

Fetoscopy is an endoscopic procedure during pregnancy to allow access to the fetus, the amniotic cavity, the umbilical cord, and the fetal side of the placenta. A small (3-4 mm) incision is made in the abdomen, and an endoscope is inserted through the abdominal wall and uterus into the amniotic cavity. Fetoscopy allows medical interventions such as a biopsy or a laser occlusion of abnormal blood vessels.

[edit] See also

• Fetoscope
• Fetal intervention
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

[edit] External links

• What is fetal therapy?
• UCSF Fetal Treatment Center: What is Fetal Intervention?

v • d • e Obstetrical surgical and other procedures (ICD-9-CM V3 72-75) Delivery Induction - Episiotomy - Symphysiotomy - Caesarean section - EXIT procedure Diagnostic Amniocentesis - Fetoscopy - Chorionic villus sampling - Triple test Intervention Fetal surgery