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In utero intravascular transfusion for treating fetal hemolytic disease.

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Laifer, SA; Kuller, JA; Hill, LM
Published in: Surg Gynecol Obstet
April 1991

Technologic advances in ultrasound have led to the ability to access the fetal circulation in utero. Precise evaluation and accurate treatment of fetal hemolytic disease is now possible. This technique of in utero intravascular transfusion has several advantages. It uses a closed system that reduces the risk of infection and air embolus. The proximal extension tubing minimizes manipulation of the hub of the needle, which may lead to dislodgement of the needle, and permits a sampling port with minimal dead space between it and the fetal circulation. The HemoCue hemoglobinometer allows for rapid assessment of the concentration of fetal hemoglobin and, therefore, a shorter interval of time in which the needle is in the umbilical cord. This reduces the risks of trauma to the umbilical cord.

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Published In

Surg Gynecol Obstet

ISSN

0039-6087

Publication Date

April 1991

Volume

172

Issue

4

Start / End Page

319 / 320

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Infant, Newborn
  • Humans
  • Erythroblastosis, Fetal
  • Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine
 

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Laifer, S. A., Kuller, J. A., & Hill, L. M. (1991). In utero intravascular transfusion for treating fetal hemolytic disease. Surg Gynecol Obstet, 172(4), 319–320.
Laifer, S. A., J. A. Kuller, and L. M. Hill. “In utero intravascular transfusion for treating fetal hemolytic disease.Surg Gynecol Obstet 172, no. 4 (April 1991): 319–20.
Laifer SA, Kuller JA, Hill LM. In utero intravascular transfusion for treating fetal hemolytic disease. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1991 Apr;172(4):319–20.
Laifer, S. A., et al. “In utero intravascular transfusion for treating fetal hemolytic disease.Surg Gynecol Obstet, vol. 172, no. 4, Apr. 1991, pp. 319–20.
Laifer SA, Kuller JA, Hill LM. In utero intravascular transfusion for treating fetal hemolytic disease. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1991 Apr;172(4):319–320.

Published In

Surg Gynecol Obstet

ISSN

0039-6087

Publication Date

April 1991

Volume

172

Issue

4

Start / End Page

319 / 320

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Infant, Newborn
  • Humans
  • Erythroblastosis, Fetal
  • Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine