Dakshayini Devaru1, Meghna Thusoo. 1. Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, J.J.M Medical College, Davangere, 577004 Karnataka India ; #2687, 2nd Main, 4th Cross, M.C.C 'B' Block, Davangere, 577004 Karnataka India.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To correlate the perinatal outcome by noting the umbilical coiling index. METHODS: The umbilical cords of the babies born to 100 women, who delivered either vaginally or by lower segment cesarean section, were examined and umbilical coiling index was calculated. RESULTS: There was significant correlation (p value 0.003) between the hypercoiled cords (UCI >90th percentile) and intrauterine growth restriction of the babies. Apgar score at 1 min <4 and 5 min <7 was highly significant (p < 0.001) with hypocoiled cords. Meconium staining was significantly (p value 0.001) associated with the hypocoiled cords (UCI <10th percentile) in the present study. CONCLUSION: The hypocoiled cords or UCI <10th percentile is associated with the meconium staining, Apgar score at 1 min <4 and Apgar score at 5 min <7. The hypercoiled cord or UCI >10th percentile is associated with intra uterine growth restriction.
OBJECTIVES: To correlate the perinatal outcome by noting the umbilical coiling index. METHODS: The umbilical cords of the babies born to 100 women, who delivered either vaginally or by lower segment cesarean section, were examined and umbilical coiling index was calculated. RESULTS: There was significant correlation (p value 0.003) between the hypercoiled cords (UCI >90th percentile) and intrauterine growth restriction of the babies. Apgar score at 1 min <4 and 5 min <7 was highly significant (p < 0.001) with hypocoiled cords. Meconium staining was significantly (p value 0.001) associated with the hypocoiled cords (UCI <10th percentile) in the present study. CONCLUSION: The hypocoiled cords or UCI <10th percentile is associated with the meconium staining, Apgar score at 1 min <4 and Apgar score at 5 min <7. The hypercoiled cord or UCI >10th percentile is associated with intra uterine growth restriction.
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Keywords:
Hypercoiling umbilical cord; Hypocoiling umbilical cord; Umbilical coiling index
Authors: Monique W M de Laat; Arie Franx; Michiel L Bots; Gerard H A Visser; Peter G J Nikkels Journal: Obstet Gynecol Date: 2006-05 Impact factor: 7.661