Fetoscopy

Fetoscopy is an examination of the fetus before childbirth by inserting a special fiber-optic device, called a fetoscope, through the abdominal wall of a pregnant woman into the uterine cavity. Fetoscopy, usually performed between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, detects visible fetal abnormalities and collects blood for analysis using a hollow needle inserted into a placental blood vessel under direct observation.

The collected blood is then tested to identify possible abnormalities in the fetus, so a prenatal diagnosis of various blood disorders (such as thalassemia, hemophilia and sickle cell disease) as well as Duchenne muscular dystrophy can be made.

Fetoscopy is the examination of the fetus in the womb using a special device - a fetoscope.

Fetoscopy can be performed between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, when the fetus is still small enough to pass through the mother's birth canal.

During fetoscopy, the doctor inserts a fetoscope through the mother's abdomen into the uterine cavity, where he can see and evaluate the condition of the fetus.

One of the advantages of fetoscopy is the ability to take blood from the fetus to test for various diseases. This allows a prenatal diagnosis to be made and appropriate measures to be taken to prevent possible complications in the unborn child.

Fetoscopy can also be used to diagnose Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness.

However, fetoscopy also has its risks, such as the possibility of damage to the fetus or infection of the mother. Therefore, before performing fetoscopy, the doctor must carefully evaluate all possible risks and benefits and only then decide on the procedure.

Fetoscopy is an examination of the fetus during pregnancy, which is carried out using a fetoscope - a fiber-optic device that allows you to look inside the uterus and see the condition of the fetus. This test can be done between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy and can look for possible developmental problems in the fetus, as well as a blood test to look for possible abnormalities in the fetal blood.

Fetoscopy is one of the prenatal diagnostic methods that can help determine the presence of various diseases in the fetus, such as thalassemia, hemophilia and sickle cell anemia. Fetoscopy can also be used to diagnose Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Having a fetoscopy may involve some risks, such as bleeding from the uterus or damage to the placenta. However, if fetoscopy is performed correctly and under the supervision of an experienced doctor, the risks are minimal.

Overall, fetoscopy is an important tool for determining the condition of the fetus and identifying possible problems. It can help prevent many diseases in unborn children and ensure their health and well-being.