Occult Fetomaternal Haemorrhage, The Silent Cause of Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality
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Hemorrhage of the fetoplacental system into the maternal circulation, resulting in severe or fatal fetal compromise has been reported since 1954. This is an infrequent occurrence, but the magnitude of the problem is probably underestimated and the diagnosis overlooked. Obstetricians should be aware of such a problem and be able to recognize it early in order to reduce both the fetal and occasionally maternal complications. We report 3 such cases and discuss the management.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011