A review of biomechanics analysis of the umbilical-placenta system with regards to diseases
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-12-2021
Abstract
Placenta is an important organ that is crucial for both fetal and maternal health. Abnormalities of the placenta, such as during intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and pre-eclampsia (PE) are common, and an improved understanding of these diseases is needed to improve medical care. Biomechanics analysis of the placenta is an under-explored area of investigation, which has demonstrated usefulness in contributing to our understanding of the placenta physiology. In this review, we introduce fundamental biomechanics concepts and discuss the findings of biomechanical analysis of the placenta and umbilical cord, including both tissue biomechanics and biofluid mechanics. The biomechanics of placenta ultrasound elastography and its potential in improving clinical detection of placenta diseases are also discussed. Finally, potential future work is listed.
Keywords
Biomechanics, Placenta, Umbilical cord, Elastography, Tissue mechanics, Fluid mechanics
Divisions
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Publication Title
Frontiers in Physiology
Volume
12
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA