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PROSTAGLANDINS IN UMBILICAL PLASMA AT ELECTIVE CAESAREAN SECTION

  1. J. G. Bibby†,
  2. Jane D. Brunt,
  3. Helena Hodgson,
  4. M. D. Mitchell,
  5. Anne B. M. Anderson,
  6. A. C. Turnbull

Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1979.tb11256.x

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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 86, Issue 4, pages 282–284, April 1979

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How to Cite

Bibby, J. G., Brunt, J. D., Hodgson, H., Mitchell, M. D., Anderson, A. B. M. and Turnbull, A. C. (1979), PROSTAGLANDINS IN UMBILICAL PLASMA AT ELECTIVE CAESAREAN SECTION. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 86: 282–284. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1979.tb11256.x

Author Information

  1. Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford O X3 9D U

  1. †

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton.

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  1. Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
  2. Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

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Summary

Prostaglandin E (PGE), prostaglandin F (PGF) and 13,14-dihydro-l5-keto-prostaglandin F (PGFM) have been measured in umbilical cord plasma obtained immediately after delivery by elective Caesarean section. Umbilical venous plasma levels of PGE were significantly greater than the corresponding arterial levels (p <0.02); there were no significant arterio-venous differences for PGF or PGFM. In general, concentrations of PGFM exceeded those of PGE which in turn were greater than concentrations of PGF. Umbilical venous levels of PGE and both arterial and venous levels of PGF and PGFM were significantly greater after spontaneous labour with vaginal delivery than after elective Caesarean section.

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