True Umbilical Cord Knot Leading to Fetal Demise
The incidence of true knot of the umbilical cord is not only very low but it is often undiagnosed antenatally when present despite the availability of prenatal ultrasonography. When the true knot remains tight, it may impede the circulation of the fetus and may result to fetal death in utero especia...
Main Authors: | Ikechebelu, JI, Eleje, GU, Ofojebe, CJ |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2014
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145515/ |
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