About CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)
Learn about the disease, illness and/or condition CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) including: symptoms, causes, treatments, contraindications and conditions at ClusterMed.info.
CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)
CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) |
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CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling) InformationHow is CVS performed?Samples for CVS are taken in one of two ways:
What are the benefits and risks of CVS?A major benefit of CVS is that it can be performed earlier in the pregnancy than amniocentesis, providing information about genetic defects earlier in the pregnancy. If a woman chooses termination of pregnancy, it is safer at earlier stages of pregnancy. Miscarriage is the main risk associated with CVS and occurs in 1 out of every 100 cases. The risk of miscarriage can be slightly greater than the risk of miscarriage associated with amniocentesis. Rarely, defects in the fingers or toes of the fetus have been reported with CVS, but these cases were particularly common when CVS was done very early in pregnancy, before 9 weeks' gestation. For this reason, most cases of CVS are performed only at or after 10 weeks' gestation. Infection is another uncommon complication of CVS. What is chorionic villus sampling (CVS)?
Who should receive CVS testing?CVS testing is generally offered to women or couples who have one of the following:
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