True Knot of the Umbilical Cord: A Case Report

Bandana Sharma

Authors

Bandana Sharma

Keywords:

normal delivery, true knot, umbilical cord

Abstract

True umbilical cord knot is one of the abnormalities of the umbilical cord which is a rare occurrence. Constriction of a true knot of the umbilical cord may lead to obstruction of the fetal circulation and subsequent intrauterine death. We present a 20yr old primigravid,a who had a normal vaginal delivery with a true knot of the umbilical cord identified.

Downloads

How to Cite

True Knot of the Umbilical Cord: A Case Report. (2013). Global Journal of Medical Research, 13(24), 31-32. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/

Download Citation

Author Biography

Bandana Sharma

Dr. Bandana Sharma is an obstetrician and gynecologist based in Lalitpur, Nepal, affiliated with the Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology at Kist Medical College and Hospital. She has contributed to the medical literature with case reports including 'True Knot of the Umbilical Cord: A Case Report' and 'Missed Diagnosis of a Heterotopic Pregnancy with Tubal Rupture: A Case Report'. With 2 publications, her work has accumulated 96 citations, yielding an h-index of 2 and an i10-index of 2. Her research focuses on obstetrics and gynecology, particularly in high-risk pregnancies and diagnostic challenges.

References

W. Spellacy, H. Gravem, R. Fisch (1966) The umbilical cord complications of true knots, nuchal coils, and cords around the body. 94, 1136-1142.

Skulstad SM, Rasmusssen S, Segium S, Svanaes RH, Aareskjold HM, Kiserud T (2005) The effect of umbilical venous constriction on placental development, cord length and perinatal outcome. 81, 325-331.

E. Wiedersberg, G. Wittstock, H. Wiedersberg (2001) Pathology of the umbilical cord in relation to gestational age; finding in 4,267 fetal and neonatal autopsies. 85, 175-192.

Joura EA, Zeisler H, Sator MQ (1998) Epidemiology and clinical value of true cord knots. 110, 232-235.

C. Ramon y Cajal, R. Martinez (2001) Four-Dimensional Ultrasonography of a True Knot of the Umbilical Cord. 98, 36-39.

C. Bitton, L. Dabiri, Q. Abdulafia (2005) Power Doppler and 3-Dimensional Sonographic Diagnosis of Multiple Separate True Knots of the Umbilical Cord. 24, 1321-1323.

Hasbun J, Alcalde W (2007) Three dimensional power Doppler sonography in the prenatal diagnosis of a true knot of umbilical cord: value and limitations. 26, 1215-1220.

Ramon CL, Martinez RO (2004) Prenatal diagnosis of true knot of the umbilical cord. 23, 99-100.