The use of percutaneous umbilical blood sampling in immune thrombocytopenic purpura

Authors :: John C. Hobbins
Angela L. Scioscia
Peter Grannum
Joshua A. Copel
Source :: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 159(5)
Publication Year :: 1988
Abstract: Maternal immune thrombocytopenic purpura has been associated with profound fetal and neonatal thrombocytopenia. Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling offers a reliable method of determining the fetal platelet count antenatally and optimizing obstetric management. We present our experience with this technique in 19 gestations.

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