[Transfusion policy toward a patient with an anti-Cartwright antibody (anti-Yta)]

Sangre (Barc). 1993 Aug;38(4):327-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We have observed one patient with hepatic cirrhosis showing on her antibody screening an anti-Yta. We studied the 51 Cr-labelled erythrocyte survival using either Yt (a+) and autologous blood red cells. She was transfused two Yt (a+) red blood cell concentrates without any adverse reaction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Group Antigens / immunology*
  • Blood Group Incompatibility*
  • Erythrocyte Transfusion*
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / complications
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Humans
  • Isoantibodies / blood*
  • Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / complications
  • Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / therapy

Substances

  • Blood Group Antigens
  • Isoantibodies