| Literature DB >> 3770000 |
T F Fok, M H Ha, K W Leung, W Wong.
Abstract
A term newborn infant developed a right sciatic nerve palsy after ischaemic necrosis of the gluteal region following umbilical arterial catheterization. The nerve lesion was believed to be caused by entrapment and compression by scar tissue. Recovery was slow and remained incomplete up to 6 months of age.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3770000 DOI: 10.1007/bf00439407
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Pediatr ISSN: 0340-6199 Impact factor: 3.183