High birthweight and shoulder dystocia: the strongest risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy in a Swedish population-based study.

High birthweight and shoulder dystocia: the strongest risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy in a Swedish population-based study.

BACKGROUND: Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) is a serious form of neonatal morbidity. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work was to study the incidence of OBPP and to analyze its risk factors. METHODS: This is a population-based retrospective case-control study. All deliveries recorded in the Swed...

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Main Authors: Mollberg, M, Hagberg, H, Bager, B, Lilja, H, Ladfors, L
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005

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