Intrauterine Transfusion Complicated by Umbilical Artery Thrombosis.

Published in: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology (2019)

The complication of umbilical artery thrombosis is unusual and the optimal management is unclear. We report such a case and propose that the presence of Hyrtl's anastomosis near the placental cord insertion may explain the reassuring fetal status throughout the pregnancy.

Keyphrases

pulmonary embolism
cardiac surgery
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
sickle cell disease
acute kidney injury