Radiological findings in symptomatic neonatal plethora resulting from placental transfusion.

As a result of excessive placental transfusion at birth, 8 premature and 3 full-term infants presented with cardiorespiratory and neurological symptoms. Cord clamping was delayed in all infants, and blood volume studies showed polycythemia or hypervolemia. The radiological findings included pulmonary vascular congestion, hyperaeration, pleural effusion, and mild cardiomegaly. Most infants responded to conservative medical management and were …