Chorionic Villus Sampling
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Chorionic Villus Sampling
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can be done in one of two ways. In transcervical CVS (shown on left), the doctor inserts a tube in through the vagina to take the sample of placenta, which is also called the "chorionic villus. " пїЅ In transabdominal CVS (shown on right), the doctor inserts a needle straight into the belly. In both cases, the doctor uses ultrasound images to guide where the tube or needle goes.
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) can be done in one of two ways. In transcervical CVS (shown on left), the doctor inserts a tube in through the vagina to take the sample of placenta, which is also called the "chorionic villus. " пїЅ In transabdominal CVS (shown on right), the doctor inserts a needle straight into the belly. In both cases, the doctor uses ultrasound images to guide where the tube or needle goes.
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