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Torticollis in infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
- Source :
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Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association [J Perinatol] 2021 Mar; Vol. 41 (3), pp. 615-618. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jan 06. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objective: To report the incidence of torticollis diagnosed in infants treated for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and compare neonates with and without torticollis.<br />Study Design: This prospective cohort study reports on infants examined at 1-4 months of age. Numerous obstetrical/newborn factors and other drugs used during gestation were compared.<br />Results: Of 501 neonates treated for NAS, 421 (84%) were seen for follow-up. Of these, 105 (24.9%) were diagnosed with torticollis. The only significant obstetrical/newborn factor identified was a lower rate if the parents were the primary caregiver after hospital discharge. Of the 105 cases, 88 (84%) were right-sided and 17 (16%) were left-sided.<br />Conclusions: These data demonstrate that torticollis is a common diagnosis in infants examined at 1-4 months of age after being treated for NAS with a predilection for this to be right-sided. The etiology for this is uncertain, but newborns treated for NAS need close follow-up post discharge.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1476-5543
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31907397
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41372-019-0580-x