Multiple intrauterine transfusions for fetal Rh hemolytic disease: a case report

VernacularTitle: 多次宫内输血治疗Rh血型不合胎儿溶血病一例
Author: Nana CHEN ¹ ; Zhe LIU ; Yu SUN
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1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
Publication Type:Case Reports
Keywords: Erythroblastosis, fetal; Rh-Hr blood-group system; Blood group incompatibility; Blood transfusion, intrauterine
From: Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2019;22(10):757-760
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This study reported the outcome of a case of fetal hemolytic disease after multiple intrauterine transfusions due to Rh incompatibility between the mother and fetus. The pregnant women had a history of termination for fetal edema at 29 weeks of gestation due to undecided reason as no relevant tests were conducted. Fetal edema was found and hemolytic disease (severe anemia) was diagnosed at 24 gestational weeks in the index pregnancy. After five intrauterine transfusions, fetal edema and anemia were improved. The baby who was born by cesarean section at 33 gestational weeks, was diagnosed with hemolytic disease and transferred to the neonatology department. After one month of treatment, the baby was improved and discharged. Whereafter he was followed up to one year of age without any abnormality in physical or mental development.