title: [Fetomaternal macrotransfusion after successful internal version from breech presentation by moxibustion].
abstract: In a primigravida with a fundal/anterior wall placenta, a successful cephalic version was noted at 39 weeks after repeated moxibustion of the point Zhiyin (bl 67). Since routine foetal heart rate monitoring showed a sinusoidal pattern with severe decelerations, immediate Caesarean section was performed. Foetomaternal macrotransfusion of about 300 ml of blood was found. In view of this complication, possible risks of the method are discussed. Moxibustion does not seem to be suitable as self-therapy without close medical follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-Frauenklinik Heidelberg.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Engel
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gerke-Engel
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gerhard
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bastert
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001946:Breech Presentation; D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood; D005260:Female; D005331:Fetomaternal Transfusion / Q000209:etiology*; D006452:Hemoglobinometry; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009071:Moxibustion; D011247:Pregnancy; D014710:Version, Fetal
vernacular_title: Fetomaternale Makrotransfusion (FMMT) nach erfolgreicher innerer Wendung aus Beckenendlage durch Moxibustion.