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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics. 2011; 21 (4): 553-555
in English
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| ID: emr-137378
ABSTRACT
The fracture of clacicle is the most frequently observed bone fracture as birth trauma and it is usually unilateral. It is seen following shoulder dystocia deliveries or breech [presentation of macrosomic newborns. We report two macrosomic newborns with bilateral clavicle fracture and brachial plexus palsy due to birth trauma. Chest X-rays confirmed bilateral fracture of clavicles. Both patients were recovered without any sequel. Bilateral clavicular fracture should be considered in any neonate with bilateral absent iMoro reflexes