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Severe Rhesus Isoimmunization Detected by Cardiotocography Performed for Diminished Fetal Movements
Author(s) -
ShelleyJones David,
Beischer Norman,
Crespigny Lachlan,
Chew Franklin
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1991.tb02823.x
Subject(s) - cardiotocography , rh isoimmunization , fetus , medicine , obstetrics , fetal monitoring , rh blood group system , pregnancy , immunology , biology , antibody , genetics
Summary: Two cases of rhesus isoimmunization are presented in which the fetus was much more severely affected than anticipated and where a sinusoidal pattern found on cardiotocography, performed because of absent fetal movements, resulted in appropriate and successful management.