Fractured long bones in a term infant delivered by cesarian section

A term infant was delivered uneventfully by repeat Cesarian section. At the age of 1 week there was clinical and radiographic evidence of fractures of the left tibia and right radius. The fractures most likely occurred during the cesarian section. Birth trauma should not be excluded on the basis of...

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 1987-03, Vol.17 (3), p.256-257
Main Authors: KAPLAN, M, DOLLBERG, M, WAJNTRAUB, G, ITZCHAKI, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Birth Injuries - etiology
Cesarean Section - adverse effects
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Disorders
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Infant, Newborn
Intraoperative Complications
Medical sciences
Pregnancy
Radius Fractures - etiology
Reoperation
Tibial Fractures - etiology
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Summary:A term infant was delivered uneventfully by repeat Cesarian section. At the age of 1 week there was clinical and radiographic evidence of fractures of the left tibia and right radius. The fractures most likely occurred during the cesarian section. Birth trauma should not be excluded on the basis of Cesarian section delivery.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/BF02388179