A Rare Cause of Neonatal Humeral Fractures in Pediatric Emergency Department: Cesarean Delivery
Journal Title: Çocuk Acil ve Çocuk Yoğun Bakım Dergisi - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Birth injuries are not uncommon incidences. Especially, injury to humerus is rare in cesarean sections as compared to that in vaginal deliveries. However, in some difficult extractions, injury may be sustained by the newborn. We report a case of right humeral shaft fracture in a term female newborn who was admitted to the emergency department with limited mobility in her right arm and lack of Moro reflex on the right side. This report demonstrates a case of birth trauma-induced fracture of humerus during cesarean section. Suspicion and early diagnosis and treatment are critical to reduce complications.
Authors and Affiliations
Caner Turan, Gülsüm Keskin, Ali Yurtseven, Hüseyin Günay, Eylem Ulaş Saz
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