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Umbilical Coiling Index as a Marker of Perinatal Outcome: An Analytical Study
Joint Authors
Chitra, T.
Sushanth, Y. S.
Raghavan, S.
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
|Objectives.
To measure umbilical coiling index (UCI) postnatally and to study the association of normocoiling, hypocoiling and hypercoiling to maternal and perinatal outcome.
Method(s).
One thousand antenatal women who went into labour were studied and umbilical coiling index calculated at the time of delivery.
UCI was determined by dividing the total number of coils by the total umbilical cord length in centimeters.
Its association with various maternal and perinatal risk factors were noted.
The statistical tests were the Chi-square test and assessed with SPSS version 13.0 software and statistically analyzed.
P value of less than 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant.
Results.
The mean umbilical coiling index was found to be 0.24 ± 0.09.
Hypocoiling (<0.12) was found to be significantly associated with hypertensive disorders, abruptio placentae, preterm labour, oligohydramnios, and fetal heart rate abnormalities.
Hypercoiling (>0.36) was found to be associated with diabetes mellitus, polyhydramnios, cesarean delivery, congenital anomalies, and respiratory distress of the newborn.
Conclusion.
Abnormal umbilical coiling index is associated with several antenatal and perinatal adverse features.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chitra, T.& Sushanth, Y. S.& Raghavan, S.. 2012. Umbilical Coiling Index as a Marker of Perinatal Outcome: An Analytical Study. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chitra, T.…[et al.]. Umbilical Coiling Index as a Marker of Perinatal Outcome: An Analytical Study. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chitra, T.& Sushanth, Y. S.& Raghavan, S.. Umbilical Coiling Index as a Marker of Perinatal Outcome: An Analytical Study. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002617
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002617