Bilateral obstetric brachial plexus paralysis: a case report

Journal Title: The European Research Journal - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4

Abstract

We aim to report a case with bilateral obstetric brachial plexus paralysis rarely seen after cesarean section. A 28-month-old girl was admitted to our outpatient clinic with weakness in both upper extremities. Shoulders were adducted and internally rotated, elbows were extended with flexion fingers. The 37-year-old mother, fetal breech presentation, premature birth and probably traction forces applied at birth were considered among the risk factors. With this case, it is emphasized that obstetric brachial plexus paralysis occurs rarely bilateral and after cesarean section.

Authors and Affiliations

Canan Çelik, Fazıl Kulaklı, Asiye Mukaddes Erol, Şeniz Akçay Yalbuzdağ, Kadir Hacıoğlu

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  • EP ID EP410756
  • DOI 10.18621/eurj.376344
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Canan Çelik, Fazıl Kulaklı, Asiye Mukaddes Erol, Şeniz Akçay Yalbuzdağ, Kadir Hacıoğlu (2018). Bilateral obstetric brachial plexus paralysis: a case report. The European Research Journal, 4(4), 452-454. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-410756