Obstetrics and GynecologyObstetrics
Umbilical cord abnormalities
Umbilical cord abnormalities
Disease overview
The umbilical cord is the sole channel for material and gas exchange between the fetus and the mother. If the umbilical cord is abnormal, leading to restricted or obstructed fetal blood supply, it can...
Detailed description
The umbilical cord is the sole channel for material and gas exchange between the fetus and the mother. If the umbilical cord is abnormal, leading to restricted or obstructed fetal blood supply, it can cause fetal distress, developmental abnormalities, or even death. Common umbilical cord abnormalities include abnormal umbilical cord length, umbilical cord entanglement, abnormal umbilical cord insertion, umbilical cord presentation, and umbilical cord prolapse.
Disease information
Disease name
Umbilical cord abnormalities
English name
Umbilical cord abnormalities
Category
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subcategory
Obstetrics
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Obstetrics
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