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Umbilical Coiling Index & the Perinatal Outcome

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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.

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  1. Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, J.J.M Medical College, Davangere, 577004, Karnataka, India

    Dakshayini Devaru (Professor) & Meghna Thusoo (Senior Resident)

  2. #2687, 2nd Main, 4th Cross, M.C.C ‘B’ Block, Davangere, 577004, Karnataka, India

    Dakshayini Devaru (Professor)

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Devaru, D., Thusoo, M. Umbilical Coiling Index & the Perinatal Outcome. J Obstet Gynecol India 62, 43–46 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-012-0158-4

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