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Descriptive Study of Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy (OBPP) at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Sarvesh Kossambe1, Leela Kamath1, K K Diwakar1

  • 1Department of Neonatology, MOSC Medical College Hospital, Kolenchery, Kochi, 682311 Kerala India.

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India
|December 12, 2022
PubMed

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Higher birth weight and instrumental delivery increase the risk of obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP). Cesarean sections appear protective, and most infants with OBPP achieve full recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics
  • Neonatal Neurology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) is a significant concern in neonatal care.
  • Understanding its incidence and risk factors is crucial for prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of OBPP.
  • To identify independent risk factors associated with OBPP.
  • To evaluate the functional outcomes for infants diagnosed with OBPP.

Main Methods:

  • A five-year retrospective review of infant data (2013-2017).
  • A case-control study design utilizing matched controls to identify risk factors.
  • Follow-up assessments to determine functional outcomes in affected infants.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of OBPP was 1.6 per 1000 live births.
  • Higher birth weight (p=0.002) and instrumental vaginal delivery (p=0.02) were identified as independent risk factors.
  • No cases of OBPP were observed in infants delivered via cesarean section.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated birth weight and instrumental delivery are significant risk factors for OBPP.
  • Cesarean delivery may offer a protective effect against the development of OBPP.
  • The majority of infants affected by OBPP experience complete functional recovery by four months of age.
Abstract

Keywords:
Birth weightInstrumental deliveryObstetric brachial plexus palsyResidual deficit

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