Pediatric thoracic trauma - current trends

Abstract Pediatric thoracic trauma is relatively uncommon but results in disproportionately high levels of morbidity and mortality when compared with other traumatic injuries. These injuries are often more devastating due to differences in children’s anatomy and physiology relative to adult patients...

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Published in:Seminars in pediatric surgery 2017-02, Vol.26 (1), p.36-42
Main Authors: Pearson, Erik G., MD, Fitzgerald, Caitlin A., MD, Santore, Matthew T., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Humans
Pediatric
Pediatric trauma
Pediatrics
Surgery
Thoracic Injuries - diagnosis
Thoracic Injuries - epidemiology
Thoracic Injuries - therapy
Thoracic injury
Thoracic Wall - anatomy & histology
Thoracic Wall - physiology
Thorax
Trauma
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Summary:Abstract Pediatric thoracic trauma is relatively uncommon but results in disproportionately high levels of morbidity and mortality when compared with other traumatic injuries. These injuries are often more devastating due to differences in children’s anatomy and physiology relative to adult patients. A high index of suspicion is of utmost importance at the time of presentation because many significant thoracic injuries will have no external signs of injury. With proper recognition and management of these injuries, there is an associated improved long-term outcome. This article reviews the current literature and discusses the initial evaluation, current management practices, and future directions in pediatric thoracic trauma.
ISSN:1055-8586
1532-9453
DOI:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2017.01.007