Adverse Perinatal Outcomes of True Knot of the Umbilical Cord: A Case Series and Review of Literature - Cureus

A true knot of the umbilical cord (TKUC) is an actual knot formed in pregnancy. It is seen in approximately 0.3%-1.2% of all pregnancies. True knots are of significance as they can cause a wide spectrum of adverse perinatal outcomes like small for gestational…

A true knot of the umbilical cord (TKUC) is an actual knot formed during pregnancy, while a false knot refers to a bulge in the cord occurring due to exaggerated looping of cord vessels or excessive … [+7042 chars]

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