Rodríguez RV, Pérez MPY, Martínez TD, Rodríguez BI, Rodríguez BR

Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 25-27
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ABSTRACT

Depressed fractures are not frequent in newborns and these occur in uterus or during the birth process. Treatment is usually surgical and the prognosis is generally good with timely treatment. The case of a female newborn with a depressed fracture of the left temporopariental region is presented.

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