Bilateral clavicle fracture in two newborn infants
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics. 2011; 21 (4): 553-555
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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
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Traumatismos do Nascimento
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Macrossomia Fetal
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Apresentação Pélvica
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Recém-Nascido
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Distocia
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Fraturas Ósseas
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Iran. J. Pediatr.
Ano de publicação:
2011
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