The management of isoimmune fetal hemolysis (Rh disease) has changed rapidly with the advent of new ultrasound-guided procedures, such as cordocentesis and intravascular transfusion. In this report, the pathophysiology of, clinical management strategy of, and role of sonography in isoimmune fetal hemolysis are studied.
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