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| Year : 2012 | Volume
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Bilateral humerus fracture following birth trauma
Edwin Dias
Department of Paediatrics, K.V.G Medical College, Sullia, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Edwin Dias
Professor and Head Pediatrics, S-3 ,Casa Leila Apts, S. L. Mathias Road, Highlands, Mangalore - 575 002, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2249-4847.92230
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Birth injuries especially to humerus are rare in Caesarean sections as compared to vaginal deliveries. But in some difficult extractions even with expert care, injury may be sustained by the newborn. This is a report of a case of birth trauma induced fractures of both humerus during Caesarean section. |
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