Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: Study to evaluate association of umbilical coiling index and perinatal outcome
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2017;6(2):408-412.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20170025
Abstract
Background To correlate the perinatal outcome by noting the umbilical coiling index.
Methods The umbilical cords of the babies born to 500 women, who delivered either vaginally or by lower segment caesarean section, were examined and umbilical coiling index was calculated.
Results There was significant correlation (p value 0.003) between. Hypercoiling (UCI >90th percentile) is associated with IUGR. Hypocoiling (UCI 90th percentile) is associated with IUGR Hypocoiling (UCI <10th percentile) is associated with meconium staining liquor, high LSCS rates, low Apgar score <7 at 1 min and at 5 min respectively and NICU admissions of babies.
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Affiliations
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Post graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Basaidarapur, New Delhi, India
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S. P. Bikaner Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India