Journal article
Rh isoimmunization related to amniocentesis
American journal of medical genetics, Vol.16(4), pp.527-534
12/1983
DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.1320160411
PMID: 6419606
Abstract
We report on the incidence of Rh isoimmunization after genetic amniocentesis at our institution. In 115 Rh negative women who underwent amniocentesis and subsequently delivered Rh positive infants, there were 4 (3.4%) sensitizations before birth. This was significantly greater than the 1.5% rate of gestational sensitization found in pooled populations of women who did not undergo amniocentesis. We also noted a significant increase in the number of sensitizations that occurred before 28 weeks. The results were consistent with those of previous studies of this issue, and are discussed in relation to current policies for managing Rh negative women who have second trimester amniocentesis.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Rh isoimmunization related to amniocentesis
- Creators
- Jeffrey C MurrayLaurence E KarpRoger A WilliamsonEdith Y ChengDavid A LuthyJohn M Opitz
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of medical genetics, Vol.16(4), pp.527-534
- DOI
- 10.1002/ajmg.1320160411
- PMID
- 6419606
- NLM abbreviation
- Am J Med Genet
- ISSN
- 0148-7299
- eISSN
- 1096-8628
- Publisher
- Wiley; New York
- Number of pages
- 8
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/1983
- Academic Unit
- Anatomy and Cell Biology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Epidemiology; Pediatric Dentistry; Craniofacial Anomalies Research Center; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Dental Research
- Record Identifier
- 9984025310002771
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