On September 10, news from the Hai Phong Department of Health said: Hai Phong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital has just successfully performed emergency surgery on a pregnant woman with tangles and tangles hanging around her neck.
Previously, the mother N.T.T (26 years old, Hai Phong) was admitted to the hospital with a stomachache, the exam results: 38 weeks and 4 days of pregnancy, premature rupture of the placenta, Thalassemia patient, moderate anemia; fetal fibroids and vegetable necklies wrapped in 2 loops.
Realizing that this is a case with many potential risks if not treated promptly. Therefore, after examining and evaluating the ultrasound results, doctors from the Department of Endoscopic Surgery, Hai Phong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital held a consultation and prescribed emergency surgery to prevent possible risks to the fetus and ensure the safety of mother and baby. With the coordination of the interdisciplinary Department of Obstetrics, Neonatology, Anesthesia and Resuscitation, the surgery took place quickly. Dr. Pham Thi Mai Anh, department head, and her team successfully performed the surgery, welcoming a 3.2kg baby boy, healthy, crying loudly; the mother recovered peacefully.
According to doctors at Hai Phong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, umbilical cord acts as a bridge between the fetus and the placenta, allowing nutrients to move into the fetus and supplying oxygen to the fetus. If the umbilical cord is knotted, blood and oxygen will not be provided enough or completely blocked, the fetus will be in danger, the risk of death is very high. Complications of umbilical cord attachment can occur before birth and during childbirth, often requiring immediate emergency care to prevent fetal death in the uterus.
Although spinach tying is a rare phenomenon, pregnant women still need to be careful and follow a regular pregnancy check-up schedule, especially in the final stages of pregnancy. Thanks to regular check-ups, mothers can detect abnormalities early and intervene promptly, reducing the risk for both mother and child.
