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Umbilical Cord Length Index for Prediction of Cord Abnormalities Before Delivery
The umbilical cord plays an essential role in intrauterine life. It is the pathway between mother, placenta and fetus during pregnancy and delivery. Complete cord occlusion often leads to fetal demise, while intermittent occlusion has been associated with intrauterine brain damage. Compression and vasospasm in utero are important factors in fetal distress. Nuchal Umbilical Cord can be diagnosed antepartum using ultrasound, but the complications are unpredictable and unpreventable
Details
| Lead sponsor | Assiut University |
|---|---|
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 300 |
| Start date | Fri Mar 01 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Sun Jan 31 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Umbilical Cord Problem
Interventions
- ultrasonography
Countries
Egypt