| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5894315 | Placenta | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Contrary to expectations, the overall pattern of vascular changes in Hb Bart HF suggested multifactorial hypoxia: pre-placental, on the basis of the marked placentomegaly, compromising blood flow from uterine distention; placental, from hydropic villi causing a generalized diminished intervillous space; and post-placental from the greatly reduced capacity of Hb Bart to extract oxygen from the intervillous space. Standardized vascular morphometry will facilitate comparison between different conditions, for a better understanding of placental hypoxia.
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Authors
Mana Taweevisit, Paul Scott Thorner,