Shoulder dystocia in deliveries of neonates <3500 grams

Article Clinical Neurology

Utilizing International Classification of Diseases Codes to Identify Shoulder Dystocia and Neonatal Brachial Plexus Injury

Alicia E. Hersey et al.

Summary: This study aimed to assess the validity of using ICD-9/10 codes to identify patients with shoulder dystocia (SD) and concurrent neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP). The results showed that using ICD-9/10 codes undercounted the true incidence of NBPP, especially for milder forms.

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY (2023)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

A critical evaluation of the external and internal maneuvers for resolution of shoulder dystocia

So Ling Lau et al.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (2023)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

The association of vacuum-assisted delivery and shoulder dystocia among macrosomic newborns: a retrospective study

Gabriel Levin et al.

Summary: In deliveries of neonates above 4000 g, vacuum-assisted delivery (VAD) did not independently increase the risk of shoulder dystocia (ShD) occurrence. Therefore, when expedited delivery of a macrosomic infant is needed, VAD is a viable option.

ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS (2021)

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Article Obstetrics & Gynecology

Shoulder dystocia and composite adverse outcomes for the maternal-neonatal dyad

Hector Mendez-Figueroa et al.

Summary: The study aimed to assess the impact of shoulder dystocia on adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes during vaginal deliveries. It found that shoulder dystocia significantly increased the risk of both maternal and neonatal morbidity, with third- or fourth-degree perineal lacerations and birth injuries being the most common complications.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM (2021)

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