Title: Obstetric Treatment of Pregnancy Associated with Single Umbilical Artery
Abstract: Objective To investigate the influence of single umbilical artery discovered before delivery on pregnancy and obstetric treatment through analyzing clinical conditions and delivery outcome.Methods Twenty-one cases of ultrasound-diagnosed fetal single umbilical artery admitted to Nanning Maternal and Child Health hospital between March 2008 and September 2010 were retrospectively analyzed.Results Among the 17 cases of isolated single umbilical artery,late abortion occurred in 2 and live births in 15.Four cases were associated with fetal structural abnormalities and underwent fetal death induction.All cases were confirmed by pathological examination of the placenta and umbilical cord.Conclusion Systematic ultrasound examination should be conducted if prenatal single umbilical artery is discovered.When other associated malformations or chromosomal abnormalities are eliminated,continuing pregnancy can be considered,but the fetal growth condition and birth process should obtain close attention.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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