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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  7, Issue 2, April-June 2019, Pages 319-322
 

Original Article

Study of Perinatal Outcome in Relation to Umbilical Cord Coiling Index at Tertiary Hospital in Rural India

Surabhi HD1, Chandra Mouli A.2

1Assistant Professor, 2Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560049, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.7219.33

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between umbilical cord coiling index with perinatal out come. Method: Total of 500 pregnant ladies with singleton term gestation were included in the study done over a period of one year. UCI was caliculated and perinatal outcome was analysed. Results: Out of the 500 subjects, 390 were normocoiled, 58 were hypocoiled, 52 were hypercoiled. 89% of hypo coiled cord was associated MSAF. IUGR was observed in 80% of hypercoiled cords. NICU admission was high with hypocoiled cords. Conclusion: Abnormal umbilical coiling index either hyper or hypo coiled is associated with adverse perinatal outcome.


Keywords : Umbilical cord coiling; IUGR; Meconium stained liquor.
Corresponding Author : Chandra Mouli A