Fetal Injury Associated With Cesarean Delivery.

Authors :: Alexander, James M.
Leveno, Kenneth J.
Hauth, John
Landon, Mark B.
Thom, Elizabeth
Spong, Catherine Y.
Varner, Michael W.
Moawad, Atef H.
Caritis, Steve N.
Harper, Margaret
Wapner, Ronald J.
Sorokin, Yoram
Miodovnik, Menachem
O'Sullivan, Mary J.
Sibai, Baha M.
Langer, Oded
Gabbe, Steven G.
Source :: Obstetrics & Gynecology. Oct2006, Vol. 108 Issue 4, p885-890. 6p. 5 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The article presents clinical research on the incidence and type of fetal injury in women who underwent cesarean delivery with forceps or vacuum. Injuries include skin laceration, facial nerve palsy, skull fracture, cephalohematoma, brachial plexus, and clavicular fracture. Factors that influence injury include maternal body mass index and preterm delivery.