Combined intravascular-intraperitoneal transfusions in hydropic twins due to Rh (D) alloimmunization

Fetal Diagn Ther. 1990;5(2):70-5. doi: 10.1159/000263546.

Abstract

Fetal hydrops due to Rh (D) alloimmunization can be reversed by ultrasound-guided intravascular transfusions with improvement in perinatal morbidity and mortality. We report a case of in utero intravascular transfusion in hydropic twins which reversed all the hydropic findings within 3 days. A simple intraperitoneal transfusion was performed in each twin 2 weeks later, and only one neonatal exchange transfusion was required for the ultimate survival of both twins.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine / methods*
  • Carbon Dioxide / blood
  • Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood
  • Female
  • Fetal Blood / chemistry
  • Hematocrit
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen / blood
  • Hydrops Fetalis / diagnostic imaging
  • Hydrops Fetalis / etiology
  • Hydrops Fetalis / therapy*
  • Oxygen / blood
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic
  • Rh Isoimmunization / complications*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Hydrogen
  • Oxygen