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Fetus or newborn affected by short umbilical cord

Feto ou recém-nascido afetado por cordão umbilical curto

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Definition

An umbilical cord < 2 SD in length below mean for the gestational age. At term, this is < 35 cm. Often associated with fetal hypokinesia

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Fetus or newborn affected by short umbilical cord