Umbilical cord compression diagnosed by means of ultrasound.
Two-dimensional ultrasound in combination with a pulsed Doppler may be used during parturition to distinguish between the various causes of fetal heart decelerations during active labor: "placental insufficiency", umbilical cord compression, and, fetal head compression. One case of umbilical cord compression is presented to illustrate the possibilities.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005311:Fetal Hypoxia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014470:Umbilical Cord