The Emerging Pattern Of Hydrops Fetalis - Incidence, aetiology and management
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OBJECTIVES To analyse the incidence, aetiology and management of live born cases of hydrops fetalis in a Regional Perinatal Centre. METHODS We reviewed 35 cases of hydrops delivered over a six year period. RESULTS Non-immune hydrops accounted for 80% of the cases and the majority of babies required Level 1 intensive care. The mortality rate was 40%. CONCLUSION The pattern of hydrops is changing. Most of these babies now have non-immune hydrops and approximately two thirds are surviving.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Ulster medical journal
دوره 75 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006