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[Perinatal spinal cord injuries]

A Le Masne1, S Rousseau, P Lequien

  • 1Service de médecine néonatale, hôpital Calmette, CHRU, Lille.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|December 1, 1995
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Neonatal spinal cord injury can occur during delivery, leading to severe neurological deficits and poor outcomes. Early diagnosis via imaging is crucial for management and ethical considerations.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal neurology
  • Pediatric spinal cord injury
  • Obstetric complications

Background:

  • Spinal cord injury (SCI) in neonates presents a significant clinical challenge with a generally poor prognosis.
  • Understanding the mechanisms and consequences of neonatal SCI is critical for improving patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • Two cases of neonatal spinal cord injury are presented, both associated with breech presentation.
  • The first neonate, delivered via cesarean section due to neck hyperextension, experienced acute respiratory distress and paraplegia secondary to spinal cord hemorrhage and rupture.
  • The second neonate, delivered vaginally, developed progressive tetraplegia, sphincter disturbances, recurrent infections, and severe scoliosis, with MRI revealing cervical spinal cord stretching.

Findings:

  • Neonatal spinal cord injury can result from mechanical trauma during delivery, as suggested by the observed cases.

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  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is effective in visualizing the extent of spinal cord damage, including hemorrhage and stretching.
  • The severity of injury correlates with the clinical presentation, ranging from paraplegia to tetraplegia and associated complications.

    • Implications:

    • Early prenatal diagnosis of potential spinal cord damage using ultrasonography may aid in risk assessment and management planning.
    • Neonatal spinal cord injury poses complex ethical and therapeutic dilemmas for healthcare providers.
    • Improved diagnostic tools and management strategies are needed to address the poor prognosis associated with neonatal SCI.