Wong et al reported a classification for umbilical presentation and prolapse. The authors are from Prince of Wales Hospital and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Points of interest: cord location, cervix, presenting fetal part
Umbilical Cord
Other Findings
Term
below the cervix
below the presenting fetal part; further classified as inside or outside of the vagina
cord prolapse
above the cervix
below the presenting fetal part
cord presentation
above the cervix
alongside the presenting part
compound cord presentation
The membranes may be ruptured or intact for each.
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