An overlooked association of brachial plexus palsy: diaphragmatic paralysis.
Diaphragmatic paralysis in newborns is related to brachial plexus palsy. It can be overlooked if thorough examination isn't done. We present a two-weeks-old baby with a birth weight of 3800 grams who had a left-sided brachial plexus palsy and torticollis with an undiagnosed left diaphragmatic paralysis even though he was examined by different physicians several times. The role of physical examination, the chest x-rays of patients with brachial paralysis and the treatment modalities of diaphragmatic paralysis due to obstetrical factors are discussed.
Karabiber
Hamza
H
Kahramanmaras Sutcuimam Universitesi, Medical School, Department of Pediatrics, Kahramanmaras, Turkey. hkarabiber@hotmail.com
Ozkan
K Ugur
KU
Garipardic
Mesut
M
Parmaksiz
Gonul
G
D020516:Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / Q000209:etiology*; D045422:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D010791:Phrenic Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011379:Prognosis; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014103:Torticollis / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications*