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  • Title: Partial exchange transfusion as treatment for hemoglobin SC disease in pregnancy.
    Author: Davey RJ, Esposito DJ, Jacobson RJ, Corn M.
    Journal: Arch Intern Med; 1978 Jun; 138(6):937-9. PubMed ID: 646565.
    Abstract:
    Serious infarctions and embolic events can complicate the course of pregnant patients with hemoglobin SC disease. In two cases, partial exchange transfusion preceded recovery in severely ill pregnant women with hemoglobin SC disease. There seem to be pathophysiological correlations for the observed clinical findings, and there are potential beneficial effects of partial exchange transfusion. Based on our experience, partial exchange transfusion should be considered as a means of reversing the often fatal complications attending hemoglobin SC disease and pregnancy. The exchange should be of sufficient volume to ensure a postexchange level of hemoglobin A of at least 30%.
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