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Iatrogenic fetal injury.
Hisham Aburezq1, Kaushik H Chakrabarty, Ronald M Zuker
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. burezq@msn.com
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 2, 2005
Summary
Iatrogenic fetal injury, like digit amputation during cesarean delivery, is an underreported risk. Obstetricians must remain vigilant for this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Surgical safety
Background:
- Iatrogenic fetal injury is a significant complication during cesarean delivery.
- This type of injury is often underreported in medical literature.
Observation:
- A case report details a distal iatrogenic amputation of a fetal digit.
- The injury occurred during a cesarean delivery procedure.
Findings:
- Cesarean delivery carries a risk of iatrogenic fetal injury.
- Specific risks include accidental surgical trauma to fetal extremities.
Implications:
- Increased awareness among obstetricians is crucial.
- Preventive measures and careful surgical technique can mitigate this risk.