Thoraco-Abdominal Birth Injury — Presentation, Diagnosis and Management in an Unusual Case

Abstract

As a result of a traumatic delivery a newborn male child developed thoracic and intra-abdominal problems. Haemoperitoneum and chylous ascites were diagnosed; from a scrotal enlargement secondary to bilateral patent processus vaginalis and a chylothorax became apparent during investigation of the scrotal swellings. We discuss the presentation, diagnosis and management of the case and review the literature.