Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: A rare case report of cord entanglement in a post-dated monochorionic monoamniotic twins
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2016;5(1):230-231.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20151631
Abstract
Monochorionic Monoamniotic (MCMA) twin gestations have been associated perinatal mortality rates as high as 28 to 47%. Umbilical cord entanglements and knots, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, congenital anomalies, prematurity and intertwin locking during labour is responsible for their high perinatal morbidity and mortality. We report here a case of Cord entanglement in a post-dated MCMA twin pregnancy without any complications.
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Affiliations
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Karnataka Institute of Medical sciences, Hubli, Karnataka, India
