title: [The history of the drop. Prolapse of the umbilical cord].
abstract: Prolapse of the umbilical cord which is still, nowadays, a very dangerous ailment for the fetus, is the type of obstetrical emergency where a quick therapeutic decision may save the child. Its current management is perfectly organized and the authors thought it would be interesting to retrace the history of ideas and techniques leading to the current concepts.
authors.affiliation: Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, CH René-Dubos, Pontoise.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Duchatel
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hamm
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Oury
mesh_terms: D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D007746:Labor Presentation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011391:Prolapse; D014470:Umbilical Cord; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Histoire d'une chute. La procidence du cordon ombilical.