Distal humeral epiphysiolysis in the newborn: utility of sonography and differential diagnosis.

Fracture-separation of the distal humeral epiphysis in newborn is a rare entity, usually the result of a traumatic delivery. It can mimic elbow dislocation and, due to the absence of ossification of the epiphysis at that time, cannot be diagnosed radiographically. However, ultrasound is an important diagnostic tool for this purpose because it is able to clearly visualize the cartilaginous epiphysis.

[Use of illicit drugs over gestation and their neonatal impact. Comparison between periods 1982-1988 and 2002-2008].

Background And Objective: The use of illicit drugs during pregnancy becomes a high risk situation. Our objective is to determine the currently prevalence, pregnancy, delivery and newborn's characteristics of mothers who use illicit drugs.

Patients And Methods: Retrospective study of children exposed prenatally to illicit drugs in the Neonatology's Unit of the Hospital del Mar during 2002-2008 and comparison with 1982-1988 data.