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High birthweight and shoulder dystocia: the strongest risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexus palsy in a Swedish population‐based study

Margareta Mollberg, Henrik Hagberg, Börje Bager, Lilja Håkan, Lars Ladfors

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica · 2005 · 241 citations · 80 references

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Abstract

Shoulder dystocia and infant birthweight of 4500 g and more are the strongest risk factors for OBPP in a Swedish population.

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