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Record 1 2018-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Obstetric Surgery
DEF

The artificial puncture or incision of the amniotic sac.

CONT

Artificial rupture of the membranes (amniotomy) is a very effective method of inducing labor, provided conditions are ideal.

CONT

Another procedure which the doctor frequently performs in order to enhance or to induce labor is an amniotomy (commonly abbreviated AROM or ARM meaning artificial rupture of the membranes.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie obstétrique
DEF

Un acte chirurgical par lequel le médecin, à l'aide d'un instrument appelé «perce-membrane», perfore le sac membraneux qui entoure l'œuf pour laisser couler le liquide amniotique.

CONT

«La rupture artificielle des membranes» est indiquée lorsque la femme est vraiment en travail, lorsque la poche des eaux appuie mal sur le col ou lorsqu'elle gêne à la descente de la tête.

Spanish

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