Intrauterine Blood Transfusion in an HCV and HIV Co-Infected Woman
. Hepatitis C infection is not uncommon in pregnant women. Vertical transmission of the virus from mother to fetus is estimated at 4%-8%, however this transmission rate is significantly higher when the mother is co-infected with HIV.
Jodie C. Charison+3 more
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Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion: Descriptive study of the first four years’ experience in Oman
Objectives: Haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) causes hydrops fetalis. The successful treatment of HDFN has been reported with intrauterine blood transfusion (IUT).
Arwa Z. Al-Riyami+8 more
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Background Placental abruption (PA) with intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) is associated with a high risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) resulting from severe disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
Yasuko Sano+4 more
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Outcome predictors for maternal red blood cell alloimmunisation with anti-K and anti-D managed with intrauterine blood transfusion [PDF]
Red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunisation with anti-D and anti-K comprise the majority of cases of fetal haemolytic disease requiring intrauterine red cell transfusion (IUT).
Abbasi, N+10 more
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Intrauterine Blood Transfusion: Current Indications and Associated Risks [PDF]
Fetal anemia is a serious complication in pregnancy and associated with perinatal mortality and morbidity. During 25 years of worldwide experience with intravascular intrauterine blood transfusion, a variety of indications have been described. Intrauterine transfusion (IUT) treatment is considered most successful for fetal anemia due to red cell ...
Lindenburg, I.T.M.+2 more
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Questioning universal use of O– red blood cells in intrauterine transfusions
In the setting of maternal alloimmunization to antigen(s) on fetal red blood cells, significant fetal anemia may develop, and an intrauterine transfusion may be required. When selecting a blood product for intrauterine transfusion, the priority should be
Olivia G. Johnson, BS+1 more
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Complications of intrauterine intravascular blood transfusion: lessons learned after 1678 procedures [PDF]
ABSTRACTObjectiveMaternal alloimmunization to fetal red‐blood‐cell antigens is a major cause of fetal anemia, which can lead to hydrops and perinatal death if untreated. The cornerstone of management during pregnancy is intrauterine intravascular blood transfusion (IUT).
Zwiers, C.+5 more
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FEATURES OF ADAPTATION OF NEWBORNS WHO HAVE HAD INTRAUTERINE BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS
Aim. To assess the adaptive capacity of newborns who have had intrauterine blood transfusions.Materials and methods. The study included 40 newborns who underwent intrauterine intravascular blood transfusion due to hemolytic disease of the fetus RH-factor.
N. V. BOYKO+2 more
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Rh disease: intrauterine intravascular fetal blood transfusion by cordocentesis
A total of 49 cordocenteses, including 40 intrauterine intravascular fetal blood tranasfusions, were performed in 30 pregnancies complicated by red cell isoimmunization.
Lütfü Önderoğlu, Cem Öncüloğlu
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Intrauterine Blood Transfusion for Haemolytic Disease of Foetus: Current Indications, Intrauterine Transfusion Methods, Complications and Outcome [PDF]
Foetal anaemia remains a serious complication in pregnancy which can lead to hydrops and perinatal death. It is important to detect it timely in order to prevent formation of hydrops and improve the long term outcome.
ROMESH JAIN+3 more
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