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  • Title: Respiratory distress in a one-month-old child suffering brachial plexus palsy.
    Author: Héritier O, Vasseur Maurer S, Reinberg O, Cotting J, Perez MH.
    Journal: J Paediatr Child Health; 2013 Jan; 49(1):E90-2. PubMed ID: 22970808.
    Abstract:
    This paper describes a one-month-old girl presenting with respiratory and growth failure due to diaphragmatic paralysis associated with left brachial plexus palsy after forceps delivery. Despite continuous positive pressure ventilation and nasogastric feeding, the situation did not improve and a laparoscopic diaphragmatic plication had to be performed. When dealing with a child born with brachial plexus palsy, one must think of this possible association and if necessary proceed to the complementary radiological examinations. The treatment must avoid complications like feeding difficulties and failure to thrive, respiratory infections or atelectasis. It includes intensive support and a good evaluation of the prognosis of the lesion to decide the best moment for a surgical therapy.
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