Funisitis as a Risk Factor for Adverse Neonatal Outcomes in Twin Neonates with Spontaneous Preterm Birth: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Funisitis, inflammation of the umbilical cord, is considered a strong risk factor for adverse neonatal outcomes; however, a clinical definition of funisitis has not been established. In this study, we aimed to determine the clinical significance of funisitis in twin neonates with spontaneous preterm birth.

Materials and methods

The study included preterm twin neonates (<35 weeks) delivered after spontaneous preterm labor and/or preterm premature rupture of amniotic membranes. The presence of funisitis was examined in the umbilical cord of each twin. We analyzed the risk of adverse neonatal outcomes according to the presence and absence of funisitis. Adverse neonatal outcomes were defined as the occurrence of neonatal mortality, significant morbidity, or both.

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SUBMITTER: Hong S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8382721 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature