Obstetric brachial plexus palsy: a clinical and electrophysiologic evaluation.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) occurs as sequelae of birth-related trauma, antenatal and parturition related complications. It is associated with varying degrees of functional disability. Electrodiagnostic studies (EDS) are an adjunctive tool and help to localise and prognosticate the outcome of OBPP.METHODS:
Fourteen children, presenting with OBPP to the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab, were analyzed. Details of birth history were obtained, and EDS were performed to characterize the lesion.RESULTS:
The age ranged from one month to one year. Ten had unilateral and four bilateral brachial palsy. On EDS, five had pan-plexus, six predominantly upper plexus and three lower plexus involvement. A poor re-innervation pattern on EMG correlated with inadequate recovery.CONCLUSION:
OBPP, a condition associated with considerable disability, needs to be prevented. Electrodiagnostic studies are a useful adjunctive tool for characterizing the site of injury and prognostication.
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Assunto principal:
Paralisia
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Paralisia Obstétrica
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Prognóstico
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recém-Nascido
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Fatores de Risco
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Neuropatias do Plexo Braquial
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Eletrodiagnóstico
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo prognóstico
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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