Perinatal death associated with umbilical cord prolapse

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark P. Hehir ◽  
Lucia Hartigan ◽  
Rhona Mahony
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Perinatal Death ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Neonatal Encephalopathy ◽  
Maternal Characteristics ◽  
Obstetric Emergency ◽  
Cord Prolapse ◽  
Umbilical Cord Prolapse

AbstractObjective:Umbilical cord prolapse occurs when the cord prolapses ahead of or alongside the presenting part. It is an acute obstetric emergency with potential catastrophic effects. We set out to assess incidence of cord prolapse, as well as rates and characteristics of perinatal death associated with the condition.Study design:This was a retrospective cohort study. All recorded cases of cord prolapse were included, and rates of perinatal death and encephalopathy, as well as intrapartum and maternal characteristics were examined.Results:There were 156,130 deliveries at the hospital over the 20-year study period. Three hundred and seven cases of cord prolapse were identified (1.9/1000 deliveries). There was a decrease in the incidence of cord prolapse over the course of the study. The rate peaked in 1999 at 3.9/1000 and was just 0.8/1000 of all deliveries in 2007. The majority of cases (216/307, 70%) occurred in multiparas; however, nulliparous parturients were more likely to have a perinatal death [12% (11/91) vs. 4.6% (10/216)]. The rate of perinatal death in cases of cord prolapse was 6.8% (21/307). Over half of perinatal deaths (11/21) occurred in infants of mothers who presented with ruptured membranes, seven of these infants were already dead on reaching hospital. There was just one case of neonatal encephalopathy associated with cord prolapse, giving an incidence of 0.32%.Conclusion:Cord prolapse carries a significant risk of perinatal death, approximately 7%. The corresponding rate of encephalopathy is low. A significant number of deaths were diagnosed on presentation to hospital and were not deemed preventable.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the risk of umbilical cord prolapse in the second twin during vaginal delivery: a retrospective cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. e046616
Author(s):  
Rokuhiro Asahina ◽  
Hiroyuki Tsuda ◽  
Yuki Nishiko ◽  
Kazuya Fuma ◽  
Momoko Kuribayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Caesarean Delivery ◽  
Cord Prolapse ◽  
Umbilical Cord Insertion ◽  
Umbilical Cord Prolapse ◽  
Second Twin

ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the success rate of vaginal delivery, the reasons for unplanned caesarean delivery, the rate of umbilical cord prolapse and the risk of umbilical cord prolapse in twin deliveries.DesignRetrospective cohort study.SettingSingle institution.ParticipantsThis study included 455 women pregnant with twins (307 dichorionic and 148 monochorionic) who attempted vaginal delivery from January 2009 to August 2018. The following criteria were considered for vaginal delivery: diamniotic twins, cephalic presentation of the first twin, no history of uterine scar, no other indications for caesarean delivery, no major structural abnormality in either twin and no fetal aneuploidy.ResultsThe rate of vaginal delivery of both twins was 89.5% (407 of 455), caesarean delivery of both twins was 7.7% (35 of 455) and caesarean delivery of only the second twin was 2.9% (13 of 455). The major reasons for unplanned caesarean delivery were arrest of labour and non-reassuring fetal heart rate pattern. The rate of umbilical cord prolapse in the second twin was 1.8% (8 of 455). Multivariate analysis revealed that abnormal umbilical cord insertion in the second twin (velamentous or marginal) was the only significant factor for umbilical cord prolapse in the second twin (OR, 5.05, 95% CI 1.139 to 22.472, p=0.033).ConclusionsAbnormal umbilical cord insertion in the second twin (velamentous or marginal) was a significant factor for umbilical cord prolapse during delivery. Antenatal assessment of the second twin’s umbilical cord insertion using ultrasonography would be beneficial.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Umbilical Cord Prolapse at the Time of Artificial Rupture of Membranes

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. e89-e94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuya Kawakita ◽  
Chun-Chih Huang ◽  
Helain Landy
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Cervical Dilation ◽  
Cord Prolapse ◽  
Umbilical Cord Prolapse ◽  
Singleton Pregnancies

Objective The aim of the study was to examine the association between cervical exam at the time of artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) and cord prolapse. Study Design We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the data from the Consortium on Safe Labor. We included women with cephalic presentation and singleton pregnancies at ≥ 23 weeks' gestation who underwent AROM during the course of labor. Multivariable logistic regression was used to calculate the adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI), controlling for prespecified covariates. Results Of 57,204 women who underwent AROM, cord prolapse occurred in 113 (0.2%). Compared with dilation 6 to 10 cm + station ≥ 0 at the time of AROM, <6 cm + any station and 6–10 cm + station ≤ −3 were associated with increased risks of cord prolapse (<6 cm + station ≤ −3 [aOR, 2.29; 95% CI, 1.02–5.40]; <6 cm + station −2.5 to −0.5 [aOR, 2.34; 95% CI, 1.23–4.97]; <6 cm + station ≥ 0 [aOR, 3.31; 95% CI, 1.39–8.09]; and 6–10 cm + station ≤ −3 [aOR, 5.47; 95% CI, 1.35–17.48]). Conclusion Cervical dilation < 6 cm with any station and 6 to 10 cm with station ≤ −3 were associated with a higher risk of cord prolapse.

Two Pregnant Women Presenting with Umbilical Cord Prolapse

2003 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-46
Author(s):  
CY Hung ◽  
P Ng ◽  
HH Yau ◽  
CW Kam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cesarean Delivery ◽  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Obstetric Emergency ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Cord Prolapse ◽  
Umbilical Cord Prolapse

Cord prolapse is an obstetric emergency as delay in management is associated with significantly increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. If the accident occurred outside the hospital, many babies would be dead or severely asphyxiated upon arrival in the hospital. The role of Accident & Emergency (A&E) department is to arrive at this diagnosis promptly and deliver appropriate intervention. Immediate cesarean delivery is the treatment of choice. The clinical presentations of two cases with umbilical cord prolapse presenting to our A&E department within two weeks were described. The pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, management as well as outcome were discussed.

Survival of both twins in a pregnancy complicated by pre-viable cord prolapse at 21 weeks of gestation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alnoman ◽  
Ghazi Alsarraj ◽  
Richard Brown
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Management ◽  
Perinatal Outcome ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Premature Rupture ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Obstetric Emergency ◽  
Cord Prolapse ◽  
Umbilical Cord Prolapse

AbstractBackgroundUmbilical cord prolapse is rare but a very serious obstetric emergency. Its incidence has declined over time and significant advances in its management have improved perinatal outcome.Case presentationA 38-year-old woman (gravida 3, para 0) conceived a dichorionic twin pregnancy through in vitro fertilization presented at 21 weeks of gestation with premature rupture of membrane of the presenting twin. At 21+4 weeks’ gestation, cord prolapse of the presenting twin into the vagina was identified by ultrasound. Parents chose conservative management, and planned cesarean section was done at 27+4 weeks.ConclusionOur case demonstrates that conservative management with measures to reduce the risks of infection and a planned delivery can result in positive outcomes even in cases where the cord prolapse occurs prior to viability.

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