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Birth-Related Head Traumas

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Abstract

Birth-related trauma in children relates to injury sustained during the labor or delivery process. The most frequent mechanical injuries are cranial and brachial plexus injuries. The sequelae are usually short-lived, but some may have long-term cognitive or physical sequelae. The early and correct diagnoses of this condition are fundamental to appropriate management.

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Padayachy, L.C., Fieggen, A.G. (2017). Birth-Related Head Traumas. In: Di Rocco, C., Pang, D., Rutka, J. (eds) Textbook of Pediatric Neurosurgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31512-6_146-1

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