Neonatal Polycythemia

  • Abdurahman Sukadi Department of Child Health, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Medical School, University of Pajajaran, Bandung
  • Anna Alisjahbana Department of Child Health, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Medical School, University of Pajajaran, Bandung
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14238/pi14.3-4.1974.63-68
Keywords: neonatal, polycythemia

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to

report a case of neonatal polycythe-

mia thought to be caused by delayed

cord clamping. Maternal-fetal trans-

fusion is also a probable cause.

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Published
2017-06-09
How to Cite
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Sukadi A, Alisjahbana A. Neonatal Polycythemia. PI [Internet]. 9Jun.2017 [cited 6Feb.2025];14(3-4):63-8. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/1476
Issue
Vol 14 No 3-4 (1974): March - April 1974
Section
Case Report

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Received 2017-06-04
Accepted 2017-06-04
Published 2017-06-09