title: Traumatic luxation of the nose in a newborn: case report and review of the literature.
abstract: During delivery the delicate structures of the face are predominantly exposed to external force effects and hence deformities on the nose can emerge as a birth-related trauma in newborns. As self-straightening of the nasal septum commonly occurs, a conservative therapy is recommended for most cases. We report on a case where a birth-related trauma of the nose leaded to acute breathing problems in a newborn with insufficient oxygenation. An overview about the available literature is given. A cautious reposition of the nose proved to be an appropriate management for short- and long-term development.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50924, Cologne, Germany. jan-christoffer.lueers@uk-koeln.de
authors.forename: Jan-Christoffer
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Luers
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Welzing
authors.forename: Bernhard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Roth
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Streppel
mesh_terms: D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy*; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries*