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Birth trauma

J N Schullinger1

  • 1Department of Surgery, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
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Significant birth injuries, while rare causes of neonatal death and stillbirths in the US, still happen. This review covers common soft tissue, nerve, and organ injuries in newborns.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal medicine
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Birth injuries are infrequent but significant causes of neonatal morbidity.
  • Understanding injury types is crucial for prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common types of birth injuries.
  • To discuss soft tissue, nerve, and organ damage in neonates.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of birth injury cases.
  • Categorization of injuries into soft tissue, peripheral nerve, intrathoracic, and intra-abdominal.

Main Results:

  • Significant birth injuries are uncommon but unavoidable in some cases.
  • Common injury sites include soft tissues, peripheral nerves, chest, and abdomen.

Conclusions:

  • While rare, birth injuries require prompt recognition and management.
  • This review highlights key areas of neonatal injury for clinicians.