par Hubinont, Pierre-Olivier ;Bricoult, A.;Ghysdael, Paul
Référence American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 79, 3, page (593-600)
Publication Publié, 1960-03
Article révisé par les pairs
Résumé : 1. 1. An incompatible ABO mother-infant relationship is not without risk to the infant. The ABO system is just as important as the Rh system as a cause of permanent disability. Perhaps at the present time it is more important, because an ABO incompatibility tends to be overlooked. 2. 2. The concept of latent hemolytic disease has been stressed and is based on serologic findings. The significance of performing the modified antiglobulin test on all ABO incompatible infants born of Group O mothers has been discussed. 3. 3. A positive modified antiglobulin test has been confirmed by a positive elution test in every case studied. The test has both diagnostic and prognostic value and, when positive, it may well herald the onset of jaundice. 4. 4. We advocate that all cord bloods (primarily in those suspected of an ABO incompatibility) be tested routinely by the modified antiglobulin method-for this simple procedure might well spell the difference between health and disability later in life. © 1960.