Neonatal labioperineal tear from fetal scalp electrode insertion. A case report.
Intrauterine electronic fetal heart monitoring is a widely used tool in diagnosing intrauterine fetal distress. We describe a case of successful conservative treatment for a neonatal labioperineal tear caused by scalp electrode application during breech delivery.
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah-Tiqva.
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Merlob
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D001946:Breech Presentation; D004566:Electrodes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014844:Vulva / Q000293:injuries*