Shoulder dystocia: an obstetrical nightmare.
A nine-year review of 103 cases of shoulder dystocia identified obesity, diabetes mellitus and post-datism as important predisposing risk factors. There was a positive correlation with birthweight. Abnormal labour patterns were invariably absent and perinatal outcome was disastrous. The best strategy is to anticipate and avoid this obstetrical emergency.
Bassaw
B
B
Mount Hope Women's Hospital, Trinidad.
Roopnarinesingh
S
S
Mohammed
N
N
Ali
A
A
Persad
H
H
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus; D004420:Dystocia / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D005320:Fetal Macrosomia; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012782:Shoulder