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Spontaneous reseal of ruptured membranes after genetic amniocentesis
Vorapong Phupong1, Pornthip Ultchaswadi
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand. vorapong.p@chula.ac.th
Background:
Rupture of membranes is an uncommon complication of genetic amniocentesis. The risk of ruptured membranes is reported as 1-1.2%.
Case:
Genetic amniocentesis complicated by ruptured membranes was diagnosed in a 31-year-old woman. The membranes resealed after 48 hours with conservative management and the pregnancy ended with a favorable outcome.
Conclusion:
Spontaneous reseal of ruptured membranes after genetic amniocentesis can occur with conservative management and end with a favorable pregnancy outcome.
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