title: Umbilical cord accidents: human studies.
abstract: Research is needed to determine the cause of unexplained stillbirth. Sudden antenatal death syndrome is an important national issue that requires more scrutiny. Umbilical cord accidents as a causative factor of stillbirth need intensive investigation. Evidence supports a role of the umbilical cord in a portion of stillbirth cases, and theory suggests additional causes. This article summarizes the known information relating umbilical cord accidents and stillbirth and highlights the research needs.
authors.affiliation: Pregnancy Institute, Slidell, LA 70461, USA. haydel1@bellsouth.net
authors.forename: Jason H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014102:Torsion Abnormality; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000098:blood supply