Pregnancy loss after first-trimester viability in women with sickle cell trait: Time for a reappraisal?

Authors :: Taylor, Michelle Y.
Wyatt-Ashmead, Josephine
Gray, Jermaine
Bofill, James A.
Martin, Rick
Morrison, John C.
Source :: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. June, 2006, Vol. 194 Issue 6, p1604, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The obstetric outcomes and pathologic findings in women with sickle cell trait are evaluated. Results reveal that patients with sickle cell trait appear to be at increased risk for fetal loss compared with women with normal hemoglobin levels, and placental abnormalities might play a casual role.

Subjects :: Sickle cell anemia -- Risk factors
Miscarriage -- Causes of
Pregnancy, Complications of -- Causes of
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