Publications by authors named "Kellen Silva Sousa"
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the prevalence and outcomes of macrosomic newborns (weighing over 4000 grams) in high-risk maternity from 2014 to 2019, focusing on maternal characteristics, delivery methods, and complications.*
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- It was found that 3.3% of deliveries were macrosomic, with 65% being cesarean sections, and diabetes was a significant factor, affecting 30% of deliveries with poor glycemic control.*
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- The research concluded that macrosomia leads to significant neonatal complications, including higher rates of hypoglycemia, respiratory distress, and lower APGAR scores.*
