Neonatal Injury at Cephalic Vaginal Delivery: A Retrospective Analysis of Extent of Association with Shoulder Dystocia

Iskender, Cantekin; Kaymak, OKTAY; Erkenekli, Kudret; Ustunyurt, Emin; Uygur, Dilek; Yakut, Halil; Danisman, Nuri

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0104765

Neonatal Injury at Cephalic Vaginal Delivery: A Retrospective Analysis of Extent of Association with Shoulder Dystocia

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Iskender C., Kaymak O. , Erkenekli K., Ustunyurt E., Uygur D., Yakut H. I. , ...More

PLOS ONE, vol.9, no.8, 2014 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 9 Issue: 8
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1371/journal.pone.0104765
Title of Journal : PLOS ONE

Abstract

Purpose: To describe the risk factors and labor characteristics of Clavicular fracture (CF) and brachial plexus injury (BPI); and compare antenatal and labor characteristics and prognosis of obstetrical BPI associated with shoulder dystocia with obstetrical BPI not associated with shoulder dystocia.