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Pediatric chest trauma.

T M Bender, K S Oh, J L Medina

    Journal of Thoracic Imaging
    |July 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of chest trauma in children, leading to diverse injuries. An increase in iatrogenic chest trauma in infants receiving intensive care is also noted, with radiology crucial for diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Traumatology
    • Diagnostic Radiology
    • Thoracic Imaging

    Background:

    • Chest trauma in children stems from various causes, with motor vehicle accidents being predominant.
    • Injuries affect the bony thorax, pulmonary parenchyma, and mediastinal structures.
    • A concerning rise in iatrogenic chest trauma, especially in hospitalized infants, has been observed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe and discuss the radiologic manifestations of blunt and penetrating chest trauma in children.
    • To highlight the role of radiology in diagnosing traumatic and iatrogenic chest injuries in pediatric patients.
    • To raise awareness about the increasing incidence of iatrogenic chest trauma in critically ill infants.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of radiologic findings in pediatric patients with chest trauma.

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  • Correlation of imaging findings with clinical data for traumatic and iatrogenic injuries.
  • Discussion of characteristic imaging features for various chest injuries.

    • Main Results:

    • Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of pediatric chest trauma.
    • Iatrogenic injuries are increasingly diagnosed, particularly in neonates and infants in intensive care.
    • Radiologic imaging is essential for identifying the spectrum of thoracic injuries.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiologic evaluation is critical for the accurate diagnosis and management of chest trauma in children.
    • The increasing trend of iatrogenic chest trauma necessitates vigilance and appropriate diagnostic strategies.
    • Understanding the diverse radiologic manifestations aids in timely intervention for pediatric thoracic injuries.