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[Anomalies of the umbilical cord and its association with fetal malformations].

C Aspillaga, Las Heras J, Elena Kakarieka, Ruth Avernias Lopes de Avila, C Henríquez

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An evaluation of 1500 perinatal autopsies is presented and the findings of umbilical cord anomalies are related to fetal malformations. The most frequent pathologies of the umbilical cord were one umbilical artery and stenosis of the cord. The author highlights the importance of a thorough examination of the umbilical cord and of the placenta.

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Key concepts: Umbilical cord, Single umbilical artery, Medicine, Fetus, Placenta, Umbilical artery, Cord, Obstetrics