Umbilical Artery Embolism: A Case Report and Literature Review

• Main Authors: Qinjian Zhang (Author), Zhuanji Fang (Author), Siwen Chen (Author), Xia Xu (Author), Jianying Yan (Author), Yiyuan Jiang (Author), Dandan Shi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract. Umbilical cord (UC) embolism is a rare, life-threatening complication of pregnancy. The exact cause of this condition is not yet known. Women with more than one UC abnormality are at risk of UC obstruction; this condition can lead to stasis, ischemia, and in some cases, thrombosis. However...