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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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 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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Study of Pregnancy Outcome in E-Beta Thalassaemia Mothers [PDF]
Forty eight E-Beta thalassaemia patients were studied in NRS Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal during the period from 2000-2006. In all patients Hb% ranged from 5.2g% - 9.6g%.
Maitryaee Bhattacharyaya+1 more
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Late vs. early intrauterine blood transfusion in fetal anemia: impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes [PDF]
IntroductionOptimal timing of final intrauterine transfusion (IUT) and delivery in fetal anemia remains controversial, balancing procedural risks against prematurity complications.
Adva Cahen Peretz+19 more
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Short Neonatal Outcomes after Intrauterine Transfusion in Fetal Anemia, the Experience from a Referral Academic Center [PDF]
Background: Rhesus D-antibodies and maternal red blood cell alloimmunizations are the major causes of fetal anemia, which can cause hydrops and perinatal death if not treated through intrauterine intravascular blood transfusion (IUT).
Mahboobeh Shirazi+7 more
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Spinal Anesthesia for a Rh Isommunized Pregnancy with Autologous Blood Transfusion: A Case Report
Autologous blood transfusion is defined as the collection of blood from the patient, either preoperatively or intraoperatively, and its transfusion back to the same patient as and when required. We report a case of a 23-year-old pregnant female, G3P1L1A1,
Pragya Preet Kaur+3 more
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Maternal erythrocyte alloimmunization is one of the most important causes of fetal anemia. The standard treatment for anemic fetuses is intrauterine blood transfusion (IUT). However, IUT may have adverse effects, particularly before 20 weeks of gestation.
Yuling Liang+6 more
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Complications of intravascular intrauterine transfusion for Rh alloimmunization
BACKGROUND: Intravascular intrauterine transfusion (IUT) is considered a safe procedure, but complications still occur, including fatalities. OBJECTIVE: Review the outcomes of Rh alloimmunization, including indications and possible complications. DESIGN:
Asma Alkhaibary+9 more
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Parameters Associated with Adverse Fetal Outcomes in Parvovirus B19 Congenital Infection [PDF]
Objective To investigate the clinical and sonographic parameters associated with adverse fetal outcomes in patients with congenital parvovirus B19 infection managed by intrauterine transfusion.
Isabela Karine Rodrigues Agra+5 more
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