Key result
Macrosomia (OR 12.353), labor dystocia and instrumental vaginal delivery (OR 8.8), and prolonged pregnancy (OR 1.28) were significant risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy.
Why the study?
The study was aimed to identify the risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy.
What are the risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy?
Case-Control (n=62)
What are the risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy?
Odds Ratio: 12.353 (95% CI 2.51–60.802)
p-value: p=<10^-3
Macrosomia, labor dystocia, instrumental vaginal delivery, and prolonged pregnancy are significant risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy.
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Macrosomia and dystocia warrant delivery vigilance; case-control data leave open prospective validation before practice change.
Belabbassi et al. (2020) conducted a case-control in obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (n=62). Macrosomia vs. Absence of macrosomia was evaluated on brachial plexus paralysis (OR 12.353, 95% CI 2.510-60.802, p=<10^-3). Macrosomia (OR 12.353), labor dystocia and instrumental vaginal delivery (OR 8.8), and prolonged pregnancy (OR 1.28) were significant risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy.
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