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01-01-2009 | Case Report

Bilateral femur fracture in a newborn: an extreme complication of cesarean delivery

Authors: Fatma Bahar Cebesoy, Oguz Cebesoy, Adnan Incebiyik

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Bilateral femoral fracture due to birth trauma which is extremely rare, can occur during cesarean section.

Material and methods

This case represents a newborn delivered by cesarean section for breech presentation who sustained bilateral subtrochanteric fracture of the femur.

Result

The newborn was treated with immobilization in pelvipedal cast.

Conclusion

It has been concluded that performing accurate delivery technique and immediate evaluation–orthopedic consultation of the newborn in the presence of forced obstetrical maneuver are important.

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Title: Bilateral femur fracture in a newborn: an extreme complication of cesarean delivery
Authors: Fatma Bahar Cebesoy
Oguz Cebesoy
Adnan Incebiyik
Publication date: 01-01-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-008-0639-y

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Bilateral femur fracture in a newborn: an extreme complication of cesarean delivery

Abstract

Introduction

Material and methods

Result

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Material and methods

Result

Conclusion

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