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Risk factors and analysis of retinopathy of prematurity in monochorionic diamniotic twins

open access: yesJournal of Perinatal Medicine
To investigate the impact of intrauterine pathologies, including twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and selective intrauterine growth restriction (sIUGR), on the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA ...
Zhao Yixue   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn: Fetal RHD Genotyping, Targeted Prophylaxis, and Prenatal Therapies

open access: yesPrenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) remains a significant concern in prenatal care primarily caused by maternal alloimmunization against fetal red blood cell antigens, most commonly the D antigen. Noninvasive fetal RHD genotyping, used as a screening tool, enables targeted antenatal prophylaxis and has been implemented in several
Emilie Thorup   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intrauterine Transfusions in Fetuses Affected by Parvovirus B19: Complications, Challenges and Outcomes

open access: yesPrenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study evaluates the procedural characteristics, complications, and outcomes of intrauterine transfusion (IUT) for fetal anemia caused by parvovirus B19 infection during the 2023–2024 epidemic in Northwestern Europe. Method This multicenter observational study included all fetuses undergoing IUT for proven parvovirus B19‐induced ...
Banu Özbakir   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intrauterine interventions for severe fetal anemia due to parvovirus B19 national outbreak

open access: yesThe Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
Objective Parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy can cause severe fetal anemia, hydrops fetalis, and fetal death. This study describes our experience managing ten cases of severe fetal anemia due to parvovirus B19 infection during the 2023–2024 ...
Kinneret Tenenbaum-Gavish   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Serial Intrauterine Transfusions for a Hydropic Fetus with Severe Anemia and Thrombocytopenia Caused by Parvovirus: Lessons Learned

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2013
Introduction Fetal exsanguination is a rare complication of cordocentesis. Successful correction of fetal thrombocytopenia is essential for the reduction of risks. Case Report A 25-year-old, gravida 3, P2-0-0-0-2, was referred at 27 weeks of
Pedro S. Argoti   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

In Utero HSC Transplantation for Sickle Cell Disease: A Potential Therapeutic Approach That Overcomes Complications of Current Therapies

open access: yesPrenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide but has limited treatment options, most of which carry significant side effects. At present, the only curative treatment for SCD is allogeneic or gene‐modified autologous hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation (Tx).
Oluwaseun O. Babatunde   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intrauterine Transfusion

open access: yesJournal of Fetal Medicine, 2016
AbstractThe mainstay of management of an Rh isoimmunized pregnancy is the early identification of fetal anemia. Ultrasound middle cerebral artery-peak systolic velocity (MCA-PSV) Doppler measurements are very useful to diagnose severe disease, to time delivery/serial intrauterine transfusions, and eliminate need of amniocentesis/cordocentesis.
openaire   +1 more source

Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT) Annual Report 2005

open access: yes, 2023
Recommendations for future developments 1 Blood transfusion outside the hospital setting: Against the background of a trend towards provision of care closer to the patient, there is a need for a standard of practice to be developed for transfusion in the
Serious Hazards of Transfusion (SHOT)
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The quality of stored umbilical cord and adult-donated whole blood in Mombasa, Kenya. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa umbilical cord blood may be a useful source of blood for transfusion. Before clinical trials, evidence is needed that cord blood donations, which vary greatly in volume, can be collected and stored into a fixed volume of
Hassall, O   +31 more
core   +1 more source

Neuroimaging Findings and Risk Factors for Brain Injury in Foetuses Treated for Anaemia

open access: yesPrenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Characterize neuroimaging findings in foetuses with anaemia and identify associated risk factors. Methods Retrospective cohort study of pregnancies with foetal anaemia (defined as haemoglobin > 2 standard deviations below the gestational age mean) confirmed by foetal blood sampling (FBS) and treated with intrauterine transfusion (IUT)
Laurence Sophie Carmant   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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