Open AccessAntepartum Looping of the Umbilical Cord
Author(s) -
Hansen Henrik Sørup,
Hillersborg Bendt
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016348809004265
Subject(s) - medicine , umbilical cord , asphyxia , obstetrics , fetus , pregnancy , cord , cardiotocography , fetal monitoring , anesthesia , surgery , anatomy , biology , genetics
A case is presented in which the number of fetal movements decreased in the 36th week of pregnancy. On the basis of the cardiotocographic and ultrasonographic findings, cesarean section was performed, revealing loops of the umbilical cord resulting in pronounced asphyxia. Attention is drawn to the possibilities for antenatal diagnosis of umbilical cord complications.