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Abnormal number of vessels. 2-vessels cords. Single umbilical artery (SUA), the most common anatomical abnormality of the umbilical cord, is found in 0,2-1,1% of singleton pregnancies1, and in 6-11% of multiple pregnancies. The selection process of the missing (or existing) vessel is likely to be random, even though a right single artery is slightly more common2.
Any sort of change, injury, or trauma to an infantâs umbilical cord can result in serious medical issues. If an umbilical cord become compressed, oxygen, blood flow, and nutrients can be cut off from the baby, resulting in brain damage and in severe cases, fetal death. Fortunately, umbilical cord compression can be detected easily and if treated quickly, the aforementioned medical problems may be eliminated.