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Spontaneous Haematoma of the Umbilical Cord
Author(s) -
Ratten Graeme J.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1969.tb02545.x
Subject(s) - umbilical cord , bradycardia , caesarean section , medicine , cord , fetus , acidosis , anesthesia , obstetrics , fetal distress , pregnancy , surgery , anatomy , heart rate , blood pressure , genetics , biology
Summary A case of haematoma of the umbilical cord is described. Fetal bradycardia occur‐ red during labour and was associated with acidosis (pH 7.13). Caesarean section was performed and a depressed but live infant obtained.