Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Feb 1999
Is urethral catheterization a successful alternative to suprapubic aspiration in neonates?
To compare urine collection by urethral catheterization with suprapubic aspiration in a neonatal intensive care unit. ⋯ Urethral catheterization is a useful and safe alternative to suprapubic aspiration, but suprapubic aspiration remains the method of first choice.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Feb 1999
Case ReportsRevival of non-surgical management of neonatal depressed skull fractures.
The management of depressed skull fractures in the newborn infant can be controversial. We report on a neonate, born by Caesarean section with difficult head extraction, complicated by a parietal depressed fracture. ⋯ No complications occurred. The possible treatment modalities for neonatal depressed fractures, being conservative or operative, will be discussed.