Wagenworth's Index and Kernohan's Index of umbilical cord
These terms are not widely documented in standard medical literature related to the umbilical cord. However, based on similar indices used in umbilical cord assessment,
Wagenworth Index – it is an index that related to umbilical cord coiling or vascular resistance, possibly indicating the degree of spirality or torsion of the umbilical cord. A decreased index may suggest hypocoiling, which has been associated with fetal distress, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Kernohan Index – it is a measurement related to vascular flow resistance or umbilical artery Doppler indices. A decrease in Kernohan Index might indicate poor perfusion in the umbilical cord, which could be linked to conditions like preeclampsia, fetal hypoxia, or placental insufficiency.
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