Umbilical coiling index & the perinatal outcome.
OBJECTIVE
To correlate the perinatal outcome by noting the umbilical coiling index.


METHODS
The umbilical cords of the babies born to 100 women, who delivered either vaginally or by lower segment cesarean section, were examined and umbilical coiling index was calculated.


RESULTS
There was significant correlation (p value 0.003) between the hypercoiled cords (UCI >90th percentile) and intrauterine growth restriction of the babies. Apgar score at 1 min <4 and 5 min <7 was highly significant (p < 0.001) with hypocoiled cords. Meconium staining was significantly (p value 0.001) associated with the hypocoiled cords (UCI <10th percentile) in the present study.


CONCLUSIONS
The hypocoiled cords or UCI <10th percentile is associated with the meconium staining, Apgar score at 1 min <4 and Apgar score at 5 min <7. The hypercoiled cord or UCI >10th percentile is associated with intra uterine growth restriction.
Department Obstetrics and Gynecology, J.J.M Medical College, Davangere, 577004 Karnataka India  ; #2687, 2nd Main, 4th Cross, M.C.C 'B' Block, Davangere, 577004 Karnataka India.
Dakshayini
D
Devaru
Meghna
M
Thusoo
Hypercoiling umbilical cord; Hypocoiling umbilical cord; Umbilical coiling index