ISSN No. 2079-8547 (Recognized by PMDC)
MODE OF DELIVERY IN LOOP OF CORD AROUND THE FETAL NECK
Abstract
Objectives: To assess the factors affecting the safe mode of delivery in cases with cord of loop around fetal neck.
Material and Methods: 124 cases of loop of cord around the fetal neck were followed over a period of fifteen months
using 1,700 aloka ultrasound machine.
Results: These patients included 63.69% multigravidas, with 85.50% being in 38-40 weeks period of gestation. 63.70%
had a single loop of cord. 91 (73.40%) patients had a vaginal delivery. 33 (26.60%) patients had cesarean section.
Conclusion: Loop of cord around the fetal neck does not influence clinical management at delivery and neonatal
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