Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of velamentous cord insertion: a case report and review of the literature.

Jorge A Potosí-GarcíaJulian H Velez-VarelaRosa H Morales-BenítezJuliana Velez-TamayoEvelyn E Peña-ZarateMaría Fernanda Escobar

Published in: Journal of ultrasound (2023)

Velamentous cord insertion can and should have an early prenatal diagnosis, even from the second trimester, through imaging techniques such as transabdominal ultrasound or color Doppler. Early detection and appropriate peripartum management will highly reduce complications during labor.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
high resolution
pregnant women
ultrasound guided
contrast enhanced ultrasound
risk factors
preterm birth
computed tomography