Umbilical cord rupture: a case report and review of literature
Naidu, M.; Nama, V.; Karoshi, M.; Kakumani, V.; Worth, R.
International Journal of Fertility and Women's Medicine 52(2-3): 107-110
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1534-892X PMID: 18320869 Document Number: 607121
The umbilical cord acts as a mechanical conduit between the fetus and placenta, allowing movement of water and nutrient substances between the fetal circulation and the amniotic fluid. Complications can occur antenatally or intranatally and are usually acute events that require immediate delivery to prevent intrauterine death. Even though the majority of the cord complications are unpreventable, significant improvement in perinatal mortality and morbidity can be achieved if such an event can be predicted. Umbilical cord rupture is not uncommon, but significantly underreported. We present an unusual cause of umbilical cord rupture and a review of literature.