Caput succedaneum and cephalohematoma: the cs that leave bumps on the head.
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چکیده
Caput succedaneum and cephalohematoma are conditions that rarely evoke much concern in the NICU but deserve more attention. This article examines the two conditions, reviews the literature, discusses possible complications, and leaves the reader with a heightened awareness of these seemingly benign lesions.
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Asynclitism and Cerebellar Tentorium Tears in Fetuses during Labor
mother Figure 1 and 2. Therefore, in the field of APS encounter point and spotty hemorrhages that long retains after the birth (unlike caput succedaneum). The APS reflects the nature of the insertion head, changes its location when asynclitism. APS is a reflection (imprint) of delivery, which can be used to objectively evaluate the insertion head. APS is clearly visible on the head of the dead ...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Neonatal network : NN
دوره 26 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007