Case Report: Clinical outcome of prolonged cord prolapse

Abstract

Abstract: Umbilical cord prolapse is an uncommon obstetric emergency with high neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is a rare entity with incidence ranging from 0.1 to 0.6%. Timely recognition and immediate interventions are needed for better outcome. Here, we present a case of 28-year-old multigravida of term pregnancy with cord prolapse of seven hours following rupture of membrane. She was experiencing vaginal leakage in the absence of abdominal pain, and was referred from the peripheral health center with the provisional diagnosis of cord prolapse. She finally underwent emergency caesarean section with good neonatal outcome at tertiary care center.