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Is there a connection between a two vessel cord and a placental abruption in pregnancy?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

No.: Two-vessel cord or single umbilical artery is not uncommon - 1-2% of all pregnancies have it. Abruption of the placenta is more rare (0.4-1%) and has not been associated with single umbilical artery.

Answered 9/30/2016

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