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[Stab wounds in children]
A Kucera1, L Zeman, M Vyhnánek
1Klinika destske chirurgie, 2. LF UK a FN Motol Praha alexandr.kucera@gmail.com
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Pediatric stab wounds, though rare, pose serious health risks and can lead to long-term disabilities. Careful inspection for retained foreign objects and minimally invasive revision are crucial for managing these severe injuries in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Trauma Care
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Injuries represent a significant health risk for children, being a leading cause of death and long-term disability.
- Stab wounds in children are infrequent but often result in severe injuries.
Observation:
- This article presents three case reports detailing stab wounds in children.
- Two of the three cases involved retained foreign objects within the wound.
Findings:
- Sharp objects can easily penetrate pediatric tissues, causing serious harm.
- The presence of retained foreign objects is a critical consideration in pediatric stab wounds.
Implications:
- Thorough wound inspection is essential to identify any retained foreign objects.
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques are recommended for wound revision to minimize further trauma and suffering in pediatric patients.
Abstract:
Injuries are the most serious health risk in children. Injuries are the main cause of death and long term disabilities in children. Fortunately, stab wounds in children are very rare in our country, but they are, in most cases, very serious injuries. Presenting 3 case reports, this article aims to show the danger of stab wounds and how easily sharp objects can penetrate human tissue. In two out of the three case reports, a foreign object was remained inside the wound. When dealing with such injuries, this possibility must be considered the wound must be carefully inspected. When a revision is necessary, it should be carried out using minimally invasive methods in order to save the child from suffering extensive wounding which would result from the classical open approach revision.
