Omental herniation following intrauterine transfusion

A baby girl was born by emergency caesarean section at 28 weeks gestation due to reduced fetal movement and non-reassuring cardiotocography. The pregnancy was complicated by red cell alloimmunisation secondary to maternal anti-C and anti-D antibodies. This required five intrauterine transfusions from 18 weeks gestation, all using an intrahepatic approach. During transfusion at 24 weeks, a second needle insertion was required …