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KD39.0 category

Fetus or newborn affected by amniocentesis

Definition

Amniocentesis involves extracting a small sample of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus. Risks include miscarriage or injury if the needle comes into contact with the fetus or placenta.

Also indexed as

Fetus or newborn affected by amniocentesisFetus or newborn affected by trauma from amniocentesis

Nearby in Complications of intrauterine procedures, not elsewhere classified