Shoulder dystocia. Report of 2 cases and review of the literature.
Shoulder dystocia, or impacted shoulders is an infrequently encountered obstetric emergency. Despite various risk factors identified by investigators, the occurrence of shoulder dystocia is difficult to predict. Two cases of severe shoulder dystocia managed personally by the author are presented. These cases illustrate some of the important issues regarding prediction of shoulder dystocia and the need to begin a series of well-tested manoeuvres immediately, to successfully deliver the baby.
Royal Hospital for Women, Paddington, New South Wales.
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D000328:Adult; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D004420:Dystocia / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005320:Fetal Macrosomia / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors