Introduction: Recognition of human leukocyte antigens (HLA) is of importance for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Any HLA-mismatches between the donor and recipient can cause graft rejection or other complications. In HLA-typing experiments, usage of HLA-known reference cells accompany with HLA-unknown samples is obligatory. Some international centers represent these cells with high e...

To cite: Gajdhar M, Kundal VK, Mathur P, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2013-009381 DESCRIPTION A full term male infant was admitted to hospital with evisceration of the abdominal contents through the ventral abdominal wall (figure 1). Examination revealed a skin-lined umbilical ring with eviscerated loops of bowel present within a membran...

BACKGROUND It is evident that infant's umbilical cord is essential for its survival and growth. In the past, it was not considered as a necessary tissue. However, nowadays, it has attracted lots of attention and its relation to different diseases has been demonstrated. In Iranian traditional medicine, caring for newborn's umbilical cord has been frequently recommended and it has been associated...

Background: Abnormal umbilical cord pH can be indicated a distress imposed of newborn and can also be useful in determining the prognosis of the newborn. There are different views about the effect of the neonatal delivery method on the blood gas analysis of the umbilical artery. This study aimed to determine the effect of the method of delivery on umbilical artery pH. Methods: In this Cross ...

Postnatal examination of fetal appendages is important because this information may help predict perinatal outcome. We present a case of a red streak along the entire umbilical vein after a cesarean section due to non-reassuring fetal status. The pathological findings revealed an umbilical cord with dilated vascular changes and mild funisitis. Because the dilated change was intense in the umbil...

cord blood hematopoietic stem cells are widely used as an alternative source for hematopoietic stem cells transplant. increasing rate of patients who need hematopoietic stem cells transplant and many advantages of cord blood in comparison to bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells, have promoted banking of cord blood units. cord blood banking requires accurate steps in donor selection, cord blood ...

BACKGROUND There is an increased risk of serious neonatal infection arising through exposure of the umbilical cord to invasive pathogen in home and facility births where hygienic practices are difficult to achieve. The World Health Organization currently recommends 'dry cord care' because of insufficient data in favor of or against topical application of an antiseptic. The primary objective of ...

Objective: Umbilical cord prolapse is a rare event complicating 0.17%–0.62% of all pregnancies. Funic presentation known risk factor for umbilical prolapse. Currently, there no strategy to prevent in patients with funic presentation. The novel technique used placement late cervical cerclage create mechanical barrier and an Methods: Six sonographically detected were included the study. was defin...