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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Aruna Nigam (2018). Umbilical Coiling Index: An Important Predictor of Fetal Outcome. Pan Asian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1(1), 44-47. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-546086