J Gynecol Obst Bio R
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Two cases of neuralgic amyotrophy occurred 10 and 15 days after delivery, performed with a peridural anesthesia. The initial diagnosis was a brachial plexus stretching during the labor, even though the first symptoms occurred at least 10 days after the delivery. ⋯ Better knowledge of this pathology should allow an earlier diagnosis and provide reassurance for the patient concerning delayed but almost constant recovery (90%). This also should help prevent unnecessary complementary examinations and surgery, which is never recommended.