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Role of Ultrasound in Shoulder Dystocia

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Early recognition of maternal risk factors combined with early ultrasound are key to recognition of large infants. Using multiple ultrasound parameters, greater accuracy is achieved.

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O’Leary, J.A. (2009). Role of Ultrasound in Shoulder Dystocia. In: O'Leary, J. (eds) Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Injury. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-473-5_3

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