Plasmapheresis as an adjunct to management of Rh isoimmunization.

Abstract

Plasmapheresis as therapy for Rh isoimmunization has gained recent attention in Great Britain; however, this technique has not been widely accepted in the United States. At Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, separator was beneficial in the management of a patient with Rh isoimmunization. A decrease in the delta optical density (OD) 450 followed the onset of plasmapheresis by 3 and 4 weeks and a correlation between the plasma anti-D concentration and the severity of the delta OD 450 was demonstrated.

• Authors: J C Hauth, A L Brekken, W Pollack
• Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 57 Issue 1 Pg. 132-5 (Jan 1981) ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7192839 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Erythroblastosis, Fetal (therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Plasmapheresis
• Pregnancy