Abusive head trauma.
Pediatr Clin North Am
; 56(2): 317-31, 2009 Apr.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19358918
ABSTRACT
Child physical abuse that results in injury to the head or brain has been described using many terms, including battered child syndrome, whiplash injuries, shaken infant or shaken impact syndrome, and nonmechanistic terms such as abusive head trauma or nonaccidental trauma. These injuries sustained by child abuse victims are discussed in detail in this article, including information about diagnosis, management and outcomes. The use of forensics, the use imaging studies, and associated injuries are also detailed.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Examen Físico
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Maltrato a los Niños
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Protección a la Infancia
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Víctimas de Crimen
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Traumatismos Craneocerebrales
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Child
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Humans
País como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Article