Combined simple and complex cord knots associated with an encirclement

Minerva Ginecol. 2005 Apr;57(2):213-5.

Abstract

A case of combined simple and a complex knots, and an encirclement of the umbilical cord, which did not cause any detectable harm, is presented. The combination of a simple and a complex true knots, as described in this paper, is a highly unusual phenomenon with only two previous reports in the world literature. No report exist showing a combined simple and complex knots and an encirclement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Umbilical Cord / abnormalities*
  • Umbilical Cord / diagnostic imaging