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Intrauterine Transfusion

Renal and Transfusion Therapy

An intrauterine transfusion is a procedure that provides blood to a fetus, most commonly through the umbilical cord. It is used in cases of severe fetal anemia, such as when fetal red blood cells are being destroyed by maternal antibodies, or parvovirus B19 infection, homozygous alpha-thalassemia, or twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Intrauterine transfusions are performed by perinatologists at hospitals or specialized centers.

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Standard of Care 1
Origin Year
1963 2
Intrauterine Transfusion
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Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Intrauterine Transfusion
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Hematology, Medical Specialties

Intrauterine transfusion is a transfusion medicine procedure within hematology, used to treat fetal anemia.

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Alpha-thalassemia, Conditions
Source Intrauterine transfusion - Wikipedia
Anemia, Conditions
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Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Conditions
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1. Wikipedia
Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrauterine_transfusion, lead section
Quote, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrauterine_transfusion, lead section
An Intrauterine transfusion (IUT) is a procedure that provides blood to a fetus, most commonly through the umbilical cord.
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2. Intrauterine transfusion - Wikipedia
  • History
    Intrauterine transfusion (IUT) was introduced in 1963 by A.W. Liley.
  • Treats: Anemia, Lead: treats Anemia
    It is used in cases of severe fetal anemia, such as when fetal red blood cells are being destroyed by maternal antibodies, or parvovirus B19 infection, homozygous alpha-thalassemia, or twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
  • Treats: Alpha-thalassemia, Lead: treats Alpha-thalassemia
    It is used in cases of severe fetal anemia, such as when fetal red blood cells are being destroyed by maternal antibodies, or parvovirus B19 infection, homozygous alpha-thalassemia, or twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
  • Treats: Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Lead: treats Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
    It is used in cases of severe fetal anemia, such as when fetal red blood cells are being destroyed by maternal antibodies, or parvovirus B19 infection, homozygous alpha-thalassemia, or twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
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