Severe Rh isoimmunization--current methods of in utero diagnosis and treatment.
The diagnosis and treatment of isoimmunization has improved markedly with the introduction of high-resolution real-time ultrasound, cordocentesis, selective intravascular fetal blood transfusion, and meticulous fetal surveillance. There is reason to believe that with appropriate and timely management in severely isoimmunized patients, there may be a 90% or greater chance of a successful pregnancy.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000649:Amniocentesis; D001805:Blood Transfusion, Intrauterine / Q000379:methods; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D012203:Rh Isoimmunization / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy