[Self-mutilation as a consequence of the perinatal brachial plexus palsy]

Jerzy G Gosk; Roman A Rutowski; Maciej J Urban; Roman Wiacek

[Self-mutilation as a consequence of the perinatal brachial plexus palsy]

Wiad Lek. 2006;59(11-12):866-8.

[Article in Polish]

Authors

Jerzy G Gosk¹, Roman A Rutowski, Maciej J Urban, Roman Wiacek

Affiliation

¹ Katedry i Kliniki Chirurgii Urazowej i Chirurgii Reki Akademii Medycznej we Wrocławiu. chiruraz@churaz.am.wroc.pl

PMID: 17427506

Abstract

In this study we presented 2 cases of the self-mutilation of the hand following obstetrical brachial plexus palsy. The mechanism of this behaviour was also discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports
English Abstract
Review

MeSH terms

Birth Injuries / complications*
Birth Injuries / diagnosis
Brachial Plexus / injuries*
Brachial Plexus / surgery
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / diagnosis*
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / etiology*
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies / surgery
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Pregnancy
Self Mutilation / complications*
Self Mutilation / diagnosis
Severity of Illness Index