Erythroblastosis fetalis in a premature infant from a mother with sickle cell anemia

Summary 1. A case of erythroblastosis fetalis in a premature infant from a motherwith sickle cell anemia is reported. 2. Treatment was by exchange transfusion with a successful end result. 3. The transfusion technique is described. 4. The rationale for the treatment of icterus gravis by exchange transfusion is briefly discussed.