Single umbilicalPlacentaDopplerWeeks of gestatChromosomal AbnormalityContains two arteriesNormal umbilicalAnomaliesFetusAbnormalUterineUltrasoundLong Umbilical CordsComplicationsPulmonary arteryFetusesPrenatalOccursArterialGestationVesselsStructuralDuctusIntrauterineNeonatalPulsatilityAmnioticHerniaPregnancyNuchalLeft arteryCordsOmphaloceleGeneticDefectsMother'sCystsOxygenCerebralUrogenitalResistanceClinicalBaby'sPerinatalVenousChromosomes
Single umbilical17
- Single umbilical arteries are associated more commonly with fetal anomalies than normal umbilical cords. (medscape.com)
- Single umbilical artery occurs in less than 1% of cords in singletons and 5% of cords in at least one twin. (medscape.com)
- [ 15 ] and there appears to be an association between isolated single umbilical artery and an increased risk for small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants and pregnancy-induced hypertension (but not for spontaneous preterm birth). (medscape.com)
- Single umbilical arteries are found twice as often in White women than in Black and Japanese women. (medscape.com)
- Recognize the Sonographic Appearance of a Two-Vessel Cord or Single Umbilical Artery. (gcus.com)
- Single umbilical artery is when the umbilical cord contains only two blood vessels, or when one artery in the umbilical cord is missing. (wkw.com)
- The aim of my lecture is to shed some light on some controversial US signs, like echogenic bowel, renal pyelectasis, cardiac echogenic foci, choroid plexus cyst, club foot, polydactyly, single umbilical artery and mild ventriculomegaly. (dsjuog.com)
- Single umbilical artery at 11-14 weeks gestation: Relation to chromosomal defects. (dsjuog.com)
- S) = single umbilical artery Variability of such associations is wide and the relevance of each component usually varies by the observers. (seniorhealthcarematters.com)
- For this reason, from an original nucleus of "VATER" anomalies, the subsequent observation of an increased rate of heart malformations (C), non-radial limb anomalies (L) and single umbilical artery (S) expanded the phenotypic continuum grouping together all these conditions (i.e. (seniorhealthcarematters.com)
- Adverse umbilical cord conditions such as a prolapsed cord, nuchal cord, umbilical cysts, knotted cord, or single umbilical artery, can seriously compromise the health of your baby and may lead to permanent harm if your doctor fails to diagnose or adequately manage the condition. (fronzutolaw.com)
- Another cord condition, known as single umbilical artery, occurs more commonly in multiple rather than singular pregnancies. (fronzutolaw.com)
- The presence in our patient of a tracheal abnormality in association with radial hypoplasia, single umbilical artery, tetralogy of Fallot, and left hydroureter initially suggested presence of the VACTERL association. (symptoma.com)
- A prenatal history of feeble fetal activity, polyhydramnios, a small placenta, and a single umbilical artery often exist. (msdmanuals.com)
- The infant may have a single umbilical artery at birth. (medlineplus.gov)
- 2. The finding of a single umbilical artery requires a more detailed review of fetal anatomy, including kidneys and heart (fetal echo). (radiology.world)
- 3. An isolated single umbilical artery does not warrant invasive testing for fetal aneuploidy. (radiology.world)
Placenta17
- [ 16 ] The incidence can be overestimated with gross examination of the cord, especially if the portion close to the placenta is examined, because the arteries may fuse close to the placenta. (medscape.com)
- In placental mammals, the umbilical cord (also called the navel string, birth cord or funiculus umbilicalis) is a conduit between the developing embryo or fetus and the placenta. (wikipedia.org)
- The umbilical vein supplies the fetus with oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta. (wikipedia.org)
- Conversely, the fetal heart pumps low-oxygen, nutrient-depleted blood through the umbilical arteries back to the placenta. (wikipedia.org)
- For terms of location, the proximal part of an umbilical cord refers to the segment closest to the embryo or fetus in embryology and fetal medicine, and closest to the placenta in placental pathology, and opposite for the distal part, respectively. (wikipedia.org)
- The two umbilical arteries branch from the internal iliac arteries and pass on either side of the urinary bladder into the umbilical cord, completing the circuit back to the placenta. (wikipedia.org)
- The vein carries oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the baby, and the two arteries carry waste from the baby to the placenta. (wkw.com)
- Potentially umbilical cord problems and conditions include the umbilical cord being too short or too long, not connecting properly to the placenta, or becoming knotted or compressed. (wkw.com)
- Vasa previa occurs when one or more of the blood vessels from the umbilical cord or placenta cross the cervix. (wkw.com)
- This means that the vessels are not protected by the Wharton's jelly in the umbilical cord or the tissue in the placenta. (wkw.com)
- You may also be at risk if your baby's umbilical cord doesn't connect properly to the placenta, or if you have other placenta problems like placenta previa. (wkw.com)
- The placenta receives deoxygenated blood from the umbilical cord, which carries back oxygenated blood to the baby and nutrient-poor blood from the baby to the placenta. (srbhawaiilaw.com)
- There was no abnormality in the placenta. (hindawi.com)
- the inner side of the placenta facing the fetus is smooth, being covered with amnion, a thin avascular layer that continues past the edges of the placenta to line the entire hollow sphere of chorion except where it is reflected to cover the umbilical cord , which joins fetus and placenta. (pe.kr)
- The umbilical cord is essentially the womb's jelly-wrapped lifeline, connecting the fetus at the stomach to its mother by the placenta. (fronzutolaw.com)
- The umbilical cord is a tube that connects the fetus to the placenta. (eapsa.org)
- The position of the placenta, the amount of amniotic fluid, and the anatomy of the umbilical cord are evaluated as well. (maragkou-ivf.gr)
Doppler21
- Traditionally fetal wellbeing in suspected SGA was assessed by umbilical artery Doppler (UAD) resistance index (RI) or pulsatility index (PI) and if found to be within the normal range, it was seen as a reassuring sign that no significant placental disease is present. (sun.ac.za)
- However, studies have shown that the pathophysiology of early- and late onset FGR are different and that late onset placental insufficiency (LOPI) may be present even in the presence of a normal umbilical artery Doppler result. (sun.ac.za)
- Doppler ultrasound detects reversal of blood flow in the umbilical artery of the baby without a heart. (connecticutchildrens.org)
- Normal spectral Doppler waveform of umbilical artery and vein in a near-term fetus. (medscape.com)
- Spectral Doppler waveform of umbilical artery in intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) demonstrates loss of diastolic flow. (medscape.com)
- For those found to have growth restriction, the ACR notes that duplex Doppler velocimetry of the umbilical artery and a biophysical profile are usually appropropriate. (medscape.com)
- The most frequently studied vessel in Doppler velocimetry is the umbilical artery because of its accessibility and association with fetal outcome. (medscape.com)
- If the estimated fetal weight is below the 10th percentile for gestational age, they suggest that further evaluation be considered, such as amniotic fluid assessment and Doppler blood flow studies of the umbilical artery. (medscape.com)
- Melchiorre et al found that there is a significant relationship between first-trimester uterine artery Doppler resistance indices (RI) and the subsequent delivery of neonates who are small for gestational age (SGA) or have intrauterine growth restriction. (medscape.com)
- They found, however, that the sensitivity of first-trimester uterine artery Doppler is greater for SGA with preeclampsia than it is for IUGR alone and noted that this difference could be the result of different underlying placental abnormalities that are detected variably on first-trimester uterine artery Doppler evaluation. (medscape.com)
- Doppler information concerning flow throughout the chambers of the heart as well as flow in the umbilical cord, middle cerebral artery and ductus venosus is collected. (chop.edu)
- Introduction: Umbilical artery Doppler velocimetry detects fetuses at risk of asphyxia from IUGR before changes in the CTG and biophysical score are evident. (mak.ac.ug)
- The objective was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with UA Doppler abnormalities in women with preeclampsia from 28 weeks of pregnancy so as to identify a subpopulation of these women who would require routine UA Doppler velocimetry to improve perinatal outcomes in a resource limited context. (mak.ac.ug)
- Maternal age and pre-eclampsia with light proteinuria had no association with UA Doppler abnormalities. (mak.ac.ug)
- Conclusion: UA Doppler abnormalities are very common in pre-eclampsia. (mak.ac.ug)
- PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Serial Doppler ultrasound examinations of the umbilical and middle cerebral arteries between 20 and 42 weeks gestation, Pregnancy Distress Questionnaire (PDQ) scores between 23 and 40 weeks gestation and neonatal outcomes. (ox.ac.uk)
- STUDY DESIGN: Nine hundred eighty-seven singleton pregnancies that were complicated by fetal growth restriction had multivessel Doppler scans (umbilical and middle cerebral arteries [MCA], ductus venosus, and umbilical vein) and BPS. (johnshopkins.edu)
- Before 34 weeks of gestation, stillbirths had parallel escalation of umbilical artery and ductus venosus Doppler findings followed by abnormal BPS. (johnshopkins.edu)
- CONCLUSION: Before 34 weeks of gestation, multivessel Doppler abnormality anticipates an abnormal BPS and subsequent stillbirth. (johnshopkins.edu)
- Fetal abnormalities were detected by Doppler ultrasonography in 12 of the 42 ZIKV-positive women (29%) and in none of the 16 ZIKV-negative women. (fiocruz.br)
- Existing evidence does not provide conclusive evidence that the use of routine umbilical artery Doppler ultrasound, or combination of umbilical and uterine artery Doppler ultrasound in low-risk or unselected populations benefits either mother or baby. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
Weeks of gestat8
- Umbilical cord can be detected on ultrasound by 6 weeks of gestation and well-visualised by 8 to 9 weeks of gestation. (wikipedia.org)
- The blood flow through the umbilical cord is approximately 35 ml / min at 20 weeks, and 240 ml / min at 40 weeks of gestation. (wikipedia.org)
- Peak systolic velocity (PSV) near the UVV was partially increased up to about 100 cm/s, and blood flow was not detected in one of the umbilical arteries at 28 weeks of gestation. (hindawi.com)
- Because the PSV of the UVV showed a sudden rapid increase up to about 150 cm/s at 32 weeks of gestation, she underwent emergent cesarean section on the same day to avoid sudden umbilical cord occlusion. (hindawi.com)
- At 23 weeks of gestation, fetal screening ultrasonography showed two normal umbilical arteries and abnormal bean-like dilation of the umbilical vein (Figure 1 ), which was diagnosed as extra-abdominal UVV. (hindawi.com)
- Ultrasonogram at 23 weeks of gestation shows abnormal bean-like dilation of the umbilical vein. (hindawi.com)
- Ultrasonogram at 28 weeks of gestation shows enlargement of the thrombus or hematoma (measured 29 × 24 mm) beside the umbilical vein varix (UVV). (hindawi.com)
- Adverse findings included fetal deaths at 36 and 38 weeks of gestation (2 fetuses), in utero growth restriction with or without microcephaly (5 fetuses), ventricular calcifications or other central nervous system (CNS) lesions (7 fetuses), and abnormal amniotic fluid volume or cerebral or umbilical artery flow (7 fetuses). (fiocruz.br)
Chromosomal Abnormality3
- The first column shows maternal age, the second column shows the most common human chromosomal abnormality, trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), the third column shows all chromosomal abnormalities. (edu.au)
- Isolated echogenic foci in the heart as a marker of chromosomal abnormality. (dsjuog.com)
- Indications of chromosomal abnormality can be detected and the risk is recalculated in relation to the risk of the first trimester. (maragkou-ivf.gr)
Contains two arteries2
- The umbilical cord normally contains two arteries and a single vein. (medscape.com)
- During prenatal development, the umbilical cord is physiologically and genetically part of the fetus and (in humans) normally contains two arteries (the umbilical arteries) and one vein (the umbilical vein), buried within Wharton's jelly. (wikipedia.org)
Normal umbilical1
- Recognize the Sonographic Appearance of a Normal Umbilical Cord. (gcus.com)
Anomalies5
- Recall the associated anomalies of a Short Umbilical Cord and a Long Umbilical Cord. (gcus.com)
- TRAP sequence is diagnosed by ultrasound demonstrating identical twins with one twin lacking a heart and multiple anomalies combined with an artery-to-artery connection between the twins. (connecticutchildrens.org)
- Umbilical vein varix (UVV), variceal dilatation of the umbilical vein, is one of the rare umbilical anomalies associated with intrauterine fetal death and fetal malformations [ 1 , 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
- Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) spectrum disorder is a skeletal dysplasia that represents a clinical continuum ranging from classic CCD (triad of delayed closure of the cranial sutures, hypoplastic or aplastic clavicles, and dental abnormalities) to mild CCD to isolated dental anomalies without the skeletal features. (nih.gov)
- the other 2 frequently observed cyanotic congenital cardiac anomalies are transposition of the great arteries and tetralogy of Fallot. (medscape.com)
Fetus7
- The length of the umbilical cord is approximately equal to the crown-rump length of the fetus throughout pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
- It contains one vein, which carries oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood to the fetus, and two arteries that carry deoxygenated, nutrient-depleted blood away. (wikipedia.org)
- However, this naming convention reflects the fact that the umbilical vein carries blood towards the fetus' heart, while the umbilical arteries carry blood away. (wikipedia.org)
- The umbilical cord enters the fetus via the abdomen, at the point which (after separation) will become the umbilicus (or navel). (wikipedia.org)
- Within the fetus, the umbilical vein continues towards the transverse fissure of the liver, where it splits into two. (wikipedia.org)
- The umbilical cord plays a vital role during pregnancy, delivering essential oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the developing fetus. (fronzutolaw.com)
- Abnormality in another vital organ of the fetus (kidneys, limbs, etc. (maragkou-ivf.gr)
Abnormal4
- Both increased or decreased umbilical cord coiling has been associated with abnormal outcomes. (medscape.com)
- 5) and abnormal umbilical artery Dopplers (absent or reverse end-diastolic flow) had modest predictive value for perinatal mortality. (medscape.com)
- 3. Neonatal assessment and follow-up are important to rule out associated abnormalities and are important because of the potential for subsequent abnormal neurodevelopment. (radiology.world)
- Umbilical defects are often caused by an abnormal connection between the fetal intestine and amniotic cavity which can result in a hernia or other complications. (eapsa.org)
Uterine4
- Under ultrasound guidance, a 19-gauge needle is placed through the mother's abdomen, through the uterine wall, into the amniotic sac, and into the abdominal wall of the acardiac twin at the umbilical cord insertion. (connecticutchildrens.org)
- Resistance in the uterine artery is measured to predict preeclampsia or intrauterine delay. (maragkou-ivf.gr)
- In females, the ureter is crossed by the uterine artery within the pelvis. (medscape.com)
- The uterine artery runs above and anterior to the ureter within the cardinal ligament, a structure composed of connective tissue that lies within the mesometrium of the broad ligament. (medscape.com)
Ultrasound4
- Because of fetal immaturity and the risk of umbilical blood flow interruption, we hospitalized her after obtaining informed consent and performed ultrasound screening once every two days to obtain a profile of the umbilical cord blood flow and ensure fetal well-being. (hindawi.com)
- As such, conditions affecting the umbilical cord may be detected through ultrasound during pregnancy and must be planned for appropriately to prevent severe complications. (fronzutolaw.com)
- It is not an argument against using ultrasound to investigate suspected problems, or to detect potential abnormalities, provided the woman is adequately informed. (thehealthyskeptic.org)
- This ultrasound is recommended for all pregnant women as it examines the anatomy, development, and diagnosis of fetal abnormalities. (maragkou-ivf.gr)
Long Umbilical Cords1
- It is also more prevalent with long umbilical cords, polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid), manually ruptured membranes, and multiple births. (fronzutolaw.com)
Complications3
- This article outlines the risk factors for known umbilical cord complications and the available courses of action to avert their associated morbidity and mortality. (medscape.com)
- There are several types of umbilical cord conditions, and each come with their own set of complications. (wkw.com)
- Although complications from umbilical cord prolapse are not particularly common, this condition is more likely to occur in premature babies, those with low birthweight, and when the child is in a breech position. (fronzutolaw.com)
Pulmonary artery5
- LPA, left pulmonary artery. (symptoma.com)
- Відкрита артеріальна протока (ВАП) Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistence of the fetal connection (ductus arteriosus) between the aorta and pulmonary artery after birth. (msdmanuals.com)
- The DA is an artery that connects the pulmonary artery and the aorta. (criticalcaredvm.com)
- The pulmonary artery carries blood to the lungs, while the aorta carries blood to the body for use. (criticalcaredvm.com)
- Blood from the aorta on the left side of the heart now flows through the PDA into the pulmonary artery on the right side of the heart. (criticalcaredvm.com)
Fetuses2
- Because growth-restricted fetuses have a high incidence of structural and genetic abnormalities, an ultrasonographic examination of fetal anatomy also is recommended. (medscape.com)
- While checking the newborn's condition, the medical team discovered that there was an extra umbilical cord inside the newborn's abdomen, and the test revealed traces of twin fetuses that were fertilized with the newborn. (pe.kr)
Prenatal1
- Fused umbilical arteries: Prenatal sonographic diagnosis and clinical significance. (dsjuog.com)
Occurs8
- Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence occurs in monochorionic (identical) gestations, usually twins or or triplets, that have a direct artery-to-artery connection between them. (connecticutchildrens.org)
- Umbilical cord prolapse occurs when there is pressure put on the umbilical cord and it becomes compressed. (wkw.com)
- This can occur during pregnancy or during labor, but it typically occurs when the umbilical cord enters the birth canal before your baby. (wkw.com)
- A nuchal cord (or "cord coil") is an umbilical cord complication that occurs when the cord wraps around a baby's neck. (srbhawaiilaw.com)
- One condition requiring emergency preparation is umbilical cord prolapse, which occurs when the umbilical cord enters the vaginal canal before the baby does, pinching off the cord and thus restricting oxygen flow to the baby. (fronzutolaw.com)
- Umbilical cord prolapse may represent a serious problem if oxygen restriction occurs and is severe enough to cause brain damage or fetal death (still birth) if the baby is not delivered immediately. (fronzutolaw.com)
- 17, 18] The classic muscular form of tricuspid atresia develops if the embryologic insult occurs early in gestation, and fused valve leaflets occur if the embryologic abnormality occurs slightly later than this in gestation. (medscape.com)
- An umbilical defect is a birth defect that occurs in the abdominal region, specifically around the navel. (eapsa.org)
Arterial2
- The male baby was born with a birth weight of 1,744 g with Apgar scores of 8 (1 minute) and 9 (5 minutes), and umbilical arterial pH of 7.340. (hindawi.com)
- An elevated arterial or free venous serum ammonia level is the classic laboratory abnormality reported in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. (medscape.com)
Gestation1
- In a twin gestation study, umbilical cord coiling was not associated with zygosity (ie, coiling did not appear to be genetically influenced by zygosity). (medscape.com)
Vessels8
- The umbilical cord contains Wharton's jelly, a gelatinous substance made largely from mucopolysaccharides that protects the blood vessels inside. (wikipedia.org)
- Occasionally, only two vessels (one vein and one artery) are present in the umbilical cord. (wikipedia.org)
- In absence of external interventions, the umbilical cord occludes physiologically shortly after birth, explained both by a swelling and collapse of Wharton's jelly in response to a reduction in temperature and by vasoconstriction of the blood vessels by smooth muscle contraction. (wikipedia.org)
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses heat generated by radiowaves to coagulate, or clot off, the umbilical vessels of the acardiac twin at the umbilical cord insertion. (connecticutchildrens.org)
- The RFA device has multiple prongs or tines that are deployed around the umbilical cord vessels. (connecticutchildrens.org)
- While rare major abnormalities to the heart and major vessels were seen in one and two foetuses (2 litters) at the mid and high dose respectively, the findings were seen at the same incidence in studies from the laboratories historical database with the exception of incomplete caudal vena cava with persistent cardinal vein. (tga.gov.au)
- It contains three blood vessels: two arteries and one vein. (wkw.com)
- The cord runs approximately 20 to 22 inches long, containing 3 vital blood vessels, 2 arteries and 1 vein, through which the baby exchanges carbon dioxide-filled blood with nutrient and oxygen-rich blood. (fronzutolaw.com)
Structural4
- However, brain haemorrhages are not a structural abnormality per se, this non-statistical finding was seen (at a lower incidence) in concurrent controls, and was seen at a dose level producing maternal toxicity. (tga.gov.au)
- Intracardiac echogenic focus: No apparent association with structural cardiac abnormality. (dsjuog.com)
- 10th percentile and no major structural or chromosomal abnormalities were included. (ox.ac.uk)
- In the absence of other structural heart abnormalities. (msdmanuals.com)
Ductus2
- 3 Rarely, this abnormality has been reported in combination with patent ductus arteriosus. (symptoma.com)
- So too can dogs and cats be affected by congenital heart abnormalities, the most common of which is called patent ductus arteriosus or PDA. (criticalcaredvm.com)
Intrauterine1
- Umbilical vein varix (UVV) is a very rare cord anomaly associated with intrauterine fetal death and fetal anomaly. (hindawi.com)
Neonatal2
- OBJECTIVES: To examine associations between maternal pregnancy-specific stress and umbilical (UA PI) and middle cerebral artery pulsatility indices (MCA PI), cerebroplacental ratio, absent end diastolic flow (AEDF), birthweight, prematurity, neonatal intensive care unit admission and adverse obstetric outcomes in women with small for gestational age pregnancies. (ox.ac.uk)
- Overall topics in this scenario include: Neonatal resuscitation (NRP) (AR11), diagnosis and management of neonatal hypoglycemia (EN03), effective communication with parents (ICHP01), delivering bad news (ICHP08), recognize a sick child (SS01), basic airway maneuvers, including appropriate positioning based on pediatric anatomy (AR01), bag valve mask ventilation (AR05), and installation of umbilical artery or vein catheter (CP3_05). (aliem.com)
Pulsatility1
- Pulsatility of the umbilical vein can also be seen. (medscape.com)
Amniotic1
- Gastroschisis is the most common congenital abdominal wall abnormality in which the intestines are outside of body floating in the amniotic fluid. (trialstoday.org)
Hernia4
- The abnormalities of this cord can be as benign as an umbilical hernia, which is when there are small holes in the muscles or tissues around where it attaches to your abdomen. (eapsa.org)
- What is an umbilical hernia? (eapsa.org)
- An umbilical hernia is a condition in which the abdominal wall weakens and protrudes outwards. (eapsa.org)
- Umbilical cord, intestine, bladder are all parts of the gastrointestinal tract that may be exposed through this type of hernia. (eapsa.org)
Pregnancy4
- The umbilical cord begins to form around the fourth week of pregnancy and typically grows to around 22 to 24 inches long. (wkw.com)
- Umbilical cord knots are knots in the umbilical cord that are formed during delivery when a baby with a nuchal cord is pulled through the loop, or during pregnancy when the baby moves around. (wkw.com)
- The target population is women with a singleton pregnancy, without lethal fetal abnormality, attending for antenatal care and clinicians providing maternity care at 26 maternity services in Australia and New Zealand. (biomedcentral.com)
- Sometimes, however, the umbilical cord causes slight to serious problems for mother and baby during pregnancy or at delivery. (fronzutolaw.com)
Nuchal2
- Nuchal cord, also called nuchal loops, is when the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck or other parts of the body (such as a foot or hand). (wkw.com)
- Birth asphyxia can occur when these processes are impeded by a nuchal cord, which can cause the umbilical cord to become compressed or restrict the blood flow in the baby's neck arteries and veins. (srbhawaiilaw.com)
Left artery1
- Occasionally, one umbilical artery is absent, with the left artery absent more commonly than the right. (medscape.com)
Cords1
- Umbilical cords are helical in nature, with as many as 380 helices. (medscape.com)
Omphalocele1
- The most common type of umbilical defect is an omphalocele, where there is protrusion of intestines through a hole near the navel. (eapsa.org)
Genetic2
- The table below shows the correlation of maternal age (mother's age) and the potential risk of human genetic abnormalities in children. (edu.au)
- The cause of a missing umbilical cord artery is unknown but 20% of babies born with this condition suffer from health problems, such as difficult digestion, heart conditions and kidney dysfunction, along with genetic abnormalities, such as cleft lip. (fronzutolaw.com)
Defects1
- Vertebral abnormalities are defects of the spinal column. (seniorhealthcarematters.com)
Mother's1
- In approximately 90 per cent of the cases, the baby may get this abnormality from the mother's side. (firstcry.com)
Cysts1
- Umbilical cord cysts are sacs of fluid in the umbilical cord. (wkw.com)
Oxygen3
- It is possible for the umbilical cord to "strangle" a baby by blocking the flow of oxygen to the brain or by compressing the carotid artery. (srbhawaiilaw.com)
- When the umbilical cord is wrapped tightly around the baby's neck, it can cause a lack of oxygen to the brain. (srbhawaiilaw.com)
- Proper fetal development depends on circulation through the umbilical system for oxygen because the lungs are fully developed. (criticalcaredvm.com)
Cerebral2
- No fetal abnormalities such as anemic changes (hydrops or an increase of the PSV of the middle cerebral artery) were suspected. (hindawi.com)
- the association between umbilical cord pH and perinatal long-term outcome corroborates these findings but also highlights the lack of high-quality, long-term follow-up studies for other meas-ures of adverse outcome than cerebral palsy. (1library.net)
Urogenital1
- Anal atresia may coexist with abnormalities in the lower urogenital tract. (seniorhealthcarematters.com)
Resistance1
- Hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction: redox regulation of O2-sensitive K+ channels by a mitochondrial O2-sensor in resistance artery smooth muscle cells. (edu.pl)
Clinical4
- Umbilical cord abnormalities are numerous, ranging from false knots, which have no clinical significance, to vasa previa, which often leads to fetal death. (medscape.com)
- Clinical characteristics of deletions and duplications may include developmental retardation and intellectual developmental disorders, slowed growth, behavioural disorders, feeding problems, low muscle tone, seizures, characteristic facial features, and other abnormalities. (nipt-geneplanet.com)
- Clinical characteristics vary significantly between deletions and duplications, so if chromosomal abnormalities are detected, we recommend consulting an expert who will be able to answer your questions. (nipt-geneplanet.com)
- Umbilical cord gas analysis: clinical implications of a comprehensive, contemporary determination of normal ranges. (viictr.org)
Baby's5
- It is also possible for the umbilical cord to become compressed against itself or against the baby's neck, which reduces the amount of oxygenated blood that flows through the umbilical cord. (srbhawaiilaw.com)
- While the umbilical cord is the baby's lifeline as it grows and develops, it could also be the source of issues that endanger their life. (fronzutolaw.com)
- When its job is complete, the umbilical cord is cut at delivery, either immediately or soon after birth upon the mother and baby's initial bonding. (fronzutolaw.com)
- When the umbilical cord is cut, the stump will become the baby's bellybutton. (fronzutolaw.com)
- Doctors can detect cord prolapse by the baby's heart rate and a pelvic exam, thereby locating the umbilical cord in the birth canal. (fronzutolaw.com)
Perinatal1
- Perinatal asphyxia causes fetal acidosis manifested as low umbilical cord pH at birth. (1library.net)
Venous1
- The pathological examination showed UVV with fresh thrombi, venous dilatation on both sides of the UVV, and occlusion of one of the umbilical arteries by fibrin thrombi with focal calcification (Figure 4 ). (hindawi.com)
Chromosomes1
- This results in abnormalities such as trisomies (Down, Edwards, and Patau syndrome) or abnormalities in the sex chromosomes (including Klinefelter, Turner, Jacobs, and Triple X syndrome). (nipt-geneplanet.com)