A case of fracture of humerus in newborn delivered by elective caesarean section

Authors

  • Devindra Kaur Gynaecologist General Hospital, Rohtak, Haryana,
  • Harminder Singh Pt BDS postgraduate institute of medical sciences, Rohtak, Haryana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20150221

Keywords:

Birth fractures, LSCS

Abstract

Birth fractures are common during vaginal deliveries and with breech presentations. This case report of fracture humerus during elective LSCS done for previous LSCS with vertex presentation and with no predisposing risk factors.

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Published

2015-06-28

How to Cite

Kaur, D., & Singh, H. (2015). A case of fracture of humerus in newborn delivered by elective caesarean section. International Journal of Scientific Reports, 1(2), 134–135. https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20150221

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