Umbilical Coiling Index: An Important Predictor of Fetal Outcome
Journal Title: Pan Asian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Umbilical cord is an important structure for fetal survival. Any abnormality of the umbilical cord can lead to fetal distress, growth restriction and intrauterine death. A rare case of long cord with high umbilical coiling index leading to growth retardation and fetal distress is reported and importance of umbilical coiling index is discussed.
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Aruna Nigam
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