Maternal and neonatal complications of shoulder dystocia with a focus on obstetric maneuvers: A case-control study of 1103 deliveries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shoulder dystocia is a severe obstetric emergency that can cause substantial neonatal and maternal complications. This study aims to assess the performed obstetric maneuvers and their frequency, success, and association with maternal and neonatal complication rates.

Material and methods

The study population was collected among all deliveries in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa between 2006 and 2015 (n = 181 352) by searching for ICD-10 codes for shoulder dystocia, brachial plexus injury and clavicle fracture. Shoulder dystocia cases (n = 537) were identified by reviewing the medical records. Shoulder dystocia cases treated with one or two maneuvers were compared with those treated with at least three. Medical records of a matched control group const

SUBMITTER: Heinonen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11426210 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature