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Re: Battledore insertion of cordFrom: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 2 Dec 1999 22:50:10 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 2 Dec 1999, Ginny wrote: > >Could you please explain to me what a BATTLEDORE INSERTION of the >umbilical cord is? Is it the same as a velamentous insertion or lateral >insertion? Will the baby be able to obtain all the necessary nutrients >for survival because of this condition if the cord is not inserted into >the center of the placenta? Are there more chances for birth >defects/growth development concerns? Is a c-section inevitable? The >first diagnosis was VASA PREVIA and after the last U/S (25 wks), >Battledore insertion was discovered. Thank you for your response. Ginny When the umbilical cord placental end looks like it is connected to the edge of the placenta it is called a marginal or Battledore insertion and when there is a membranous insertion, it is called a Velamentous insertion. A Battledore placenta is usually noted as an incidental finding at birth.
-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS Great Neck, New York
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