Single umbilical artery stenosis associated with intrauterine fetal death post-transfusion |
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Authors: | Karen Meir Simcha Yagel Hagai Amsalem Ilana Ariel |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Pathology, Hadassah University Hospital, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel;2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel |
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Abstract: | Single umbilical artery is among the most common funicular vascular anomalies. In contrast, umbilical artery stenosis is rare, and has only been reported in three-vessel cords. We describe a case of single umbilical artery stenosis in a fetus with no associated malformations. Intrauterine fetal death occurred at 28weeks' gestation following cordocentesis and intravascular transfusion for Rhesus alloimmunization. Single umbilical artery stenosis may place the fetus at increased risk, particularly in cases requiring interventions involving cord manipulation. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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Keywords: | congenital anomalies cordocentesis umbilical artery stenosis Rhesus alloimmunization single umbilical artery |
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