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Fetal vulva laceration during attempted vaginal breech delivery

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Trauma to the fetal vulva and perineum is an infrequent and life-threatening complication of breech presentation. The objective of this case report is to highlight the possibility of such injury, need for proper training of health personnel, and draw attention to the issue of malpractice and litigation.

Source: International Journal of Case Reports and Images

DOI: 10.5348/101179z01ma2020cr

Authors: Matthew Abubakar Akpa, Oladele Joshua Alabi, Simon Peterside Onuche Akogu, Temitope Olumide Odi

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3109727378

FWCI: 0.134

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Cited by: 1

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