Nonimmunologic Hydrops Fetalis: Report of Two Cases

The causes of hydrops retails aré presented in chart form. Two cases of nonimmunologic hydrops fetalis are presented. In 1 case the etiology is unknown but in the other a chronic fetal-maternal transfusion is suspected. Efforts to discover the etiology of nonimmunologic hydrops fetalis should includ...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) 1974-04, Vol.43 (4), p.567-570
Hauptverfasser:	TURBEVILLE, DAVID F., KILLAM, ALLEN P, DAVIS, PARMA C., HEATH, RICHARD E., FEARNOW, RONALD G., PEARSON, JACK W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine - adverse effects Edema - etiology Female Fetal Diseases - etiology Humans Infant, Newborn Male Maternal-Fetal Exchange Pregnancy
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Zusammenfassung:	The causes of hydrops retails aré presented in chart form. Two cases of nonimmunologic hydrops fetalis are presented. In 1 case the etiology is unknown but in the other a chronic fetal-maternal transfusion is suspected. Efforts to discover the etiology of nonimmunologic hydrops fetalis should include tests, such as the Betke-Kleihauer test, to rule out chronic fetalmaternal transfusions. A plea is made for this test to be done prior to labor and delivery to prevent confusion, since the mechanics of delivery can introduce fetal red cells into the maternal circulation.
ISSN:	0029-7844 1873-233X