Blood Group Antibodies in Obstetrics: A continuing problem?

A retrospective survey of the frequency, nature, and effect of blood group antibodies on obstetrical outcome was conducted over 4 years in a large community hospital. A total of 189 antibodies were identified in 165 patients. Twenty clinically significant outcomes occurred, including three stillbirt...

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Published inCanadian family physician Vol. 37; pp. 1881 - 1884
Main Authors Neurath, D, Nimrod, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada College of Family Physicians of Canada 01.09.1991
Subjects
Immunology
Obstetrics
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Summary:A retrospective survey of the frequency, nature, and effect of blood group antibodies on obstetrical outcome was conducted over 4 years in a large community hospital. A total of 189 antibodies were identified in 165 patients. Twenty clinically significant outcomes occurred, including three stillbirths. All clinically significant cases of hemolytic disease of the newborn were caused by Rh antibodies.
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ISSN:0008-350X
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