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(P11.4) Birth injury to other cranial nerves
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13 772 in individuals diagnosis birth injury to other cranial nerves confirmed
1 165 deaths with diagnosis birth injury to other cranial nerves
9% mortality rate associated with the disease birth injury to other cranial nerves
Diagnosis birth injury to other cranial nerves is diagnosed Men are 30.34% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis birth injury to other cranial nerves
582 (6.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis birth injury to other cranial nerves
583 (12.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease birth injury to other cranial nerves - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-29, 35-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 30-34
Disease Features birth injury to other cranial nerves
Absence or low individual and public risk
Birth injury to other cranial nerves - what does this mean
Birth injury to other cranial nerves can occur when a baby’s head is compressed or squeezed during labor and delivery, which can damage the nerves that control movement, sensation, and other functions. this can lead to physical and cognitive disabilities, such as paralysis, hearing loss, vision loss, and difficulty speaking.
What happens during the disease - birth injury to other cranial nerves
Birth injury to other cranial nerves is caused by a disruption in the normal development of the cranial nerve pathways during the birthing process. this disruption can be caused by a lack of oxygen to the baby during the birthing process, or by excessive pressure on the baby's head due to an overly large head or an overly tight fit through the birth canal. this disruption can cause damage to the cranial nerves, leading to a variety of symptoms including hearing and vision loss, difficulty speaking or swallowing, facial paralysis, and other motor deficits.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Neurological examination
- Imaging studies such as MRI and CT scans
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Nerve conduction studies
- Blood tests
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
- Genetic testing
- Cerebral angiography
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat birth injury to other cranial nerves
- Assess the severity of the birth injury
- Provide supportive treatments to reduce pain and discomfort
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and swelling
- Monitor the patient for signs of infection
- Refer the patient to a physical therapist for rehabilitation
- Provide counseling and support to the patient and family
- Perform surgery, if necessary, to repair any damaged nerves
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Birth injury to other cranial nerves - Prevention
Preventing birth injury to cranial nerves can be done by following best practices for prenatal care, delivery, and postnatal care. this includes monitoring the mother's health and the baby's health throughout the pregnancy, using appropriate delivery techniques, and monitoring the baby's health after birth. additionally, it is important to maintain a clean and safe birthing environment.