The use of the contact hysteroscope in the diagnosis of cord prolapse.
The presence of the umbilical cord in the birth canal either by prolapse or as a funis presentation is a potential obstetrical catastrophe. The contact hysteroscope is a tool which permits rapid and decisive assessment of the position of the cord or of the presenting part.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. 20007.
D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007746:Labor Presentation; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011391:Prolapse; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000473:pathology; D014599:Uterus