Mechanical birth-related trauma to the neonate: An imaging perspective

This article seeks to familiarize the reader with the clinical spectrum, significance and multimodality imaging appearances of neonatal multi-organ birth-related trauma and its sequela e, where applicable.Teaching points•Mechanical trauma related to birth usually occurs with pre-existing feto-maternal risk factors.•Several organ systems can be affected; neurologic, musculoskeletal or visceral injuries can occur.•Injuries can be mild and transient or disabling, even life-threatening.•Imaging plays an important role in injury identification and triage of affected neonates.
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research