Reliability of Antenatal Sonography for Detection of Nuchal Cord and it‘s Impact on Mode of Delivery

Dr. Vijaykumar S. Mane; Dr. Pradeep R. Kulkarni; Dr. Shailaja Mane

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2019

Reliability of Antenatal Sonography for Detection of Nuchal Cord and it‘s Impact on Mode of Delivery

Dr. Vijaykumar S. Mane, Dr. Pradeep R. Kulkarni, Dr. Shailaja Mane

Abstract :

Aims: To know reliability of antenatal sonography for detection of nuchal cord and it�s impact on mode of delivery. , Introduction :. Diagnosis of a cord around the neck on sonography was first described in 1982 [1]. Nuchal cord influence mode of delivery and neonatal outcome. Materials and Methodology: This study was a prospective, observational study done during 19 months . Antenatal songraphy of 900 pregnant women was done after 30 weeks of gestation for detection of nuchal cord conducted in the rural maternity hospital in Western Maharashtra. All cases were observed till delivery to ascertain position, number of loops of cord and mode of delivery. Results: Age and parity has no role in the occurance of nuchal cord. The proper period to detect nuchal cord by sonography is just before labour. Conclusions:Antenatal sonography for detection of nuchal cord is a reliable examination.