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Ultrasonic diagnosis of nuchal encirclement by the umbilical cord: A case and methodological report
Author(s) -
Jouppila Pentti,
Kirkinen Pertti
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.1870100205
Subject(s) - medicine , umbilical cord , obstetrics , ultrasonic sensor , ultrasonography , cord , doppler ultrasound , surgery , radiology , anatomy
A method for the diagnosis of nuchal coiling of the umbilical cord before labor using a combination of real‐time and Doppler ultrasonic equipment is presented in this case report. The applicability of the method is discussed. Further evaluation in routine obstetric practice is still required.