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  • Perinatology
  • Fetal Medicine
  • Obstetrics

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  • The umbilical cord is crucial for fetal development, facilitating nutrient and gas exchange between mother and fetus.
  • Its unique structure ensures protected passage and allows fetal mobility.
  • Fetal survival and development are intrinsically linked to umbilical cord integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review umbilical cord abnormalities.
  • To explore associations between umbilical cord issues, structural and chromosomal abnormalities, and altered flow.
  • To examine the impact on fetal growth restriction and pregnancy outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on umbilical cord abnormalities.
  • Analysis of associations with fetal structural and chromosomal anomalies.
  • Examination of umbilical cord flow alterations and their impact.

Main Results:

  • Umbilical cord abnormalities are linked to various structural and chromosomal issues.
  • Altered umbilical cord flow is associated with fetal growth restriction.
  • These findings correlate with adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Umbilical cord abnormalities are significant indicators of potential fetal complications.
  • Monitoring umbilical cord structure and flow is essential for predicting and managing fetal growth restriction and poor pregnancy outcomes.