Subgaleal hematoma and seven exchange transfusions.
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A 3 kg baby was delivered by cesarean section after prolonged labor. He had massive subgaleal hematoma. He developed anemia requiring packed cell transfusions and hyperbilirubinemia requiring a total of seven exchange transfusions and highly intensive phototherapy. There were no adverse complications of the hyperbilirubinemia or the exchange transfusion.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 41 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004