Emergent fetal intracardiac transfusion for thrombocytopenia and acute hypovolemia due to cordocentesis-associated hemorrhage in parvovirus-induced hydrops.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2007

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate the utility of fetal intracardiac transfusion to correct acute fetal hypovolemia and thrombocytopenia in fetal Parvovirus infection.

METHODS: Intracardiac transfusion in a 19-week gestation was indicated due to cordocentesis-associated hemorrhage.

RESULTS: Intracardiac transfusion resulted in correction of acute bradycardia, anemia and thrombocytopenia and persistent umbilical cord hemorrhage following attempted intravascular transfusion.

CONCLUSIONS: This case illustrates the importance of anticipating both thrombocytopenia and anemia in fetal Parvovirus infection and how an intracardiac approach can be employed in the setting of acute, life-threatening hemorrhage.

Volume

22

Issue

2

First Page

124

Last Page

127

ISSN

1015-3837

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

17139168

Department(s)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Document Type

Article

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