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Prostaglandins in umbilical plasma at elective caesarean section
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 (
Prostaglandins in the human umbilical circulation at birth
Prostaglandin E (PGE), prostaglandin F (PGF) and 13, 14-dihydro-15- keto-prostaglandin F (PGFM) have been measured in umbilical cord plasma obtained immediately after delivery of the baby before clamping of the cord. In general the prostaglandin levels followed the pattern PGFM>PGE>PGF. A significant arterio-venous difference was demonstrated only for PGE with raised venous levels (