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Kite String (Manjha) Injuries Among Children: Single Center Experience Over Four Years
Preeti Tiwari1, Nishtha Chauhan2, Rahul Patel3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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Kite-string injuries caused severe harm and a 9.5% mortality rate in 42 children between 2017-2022. Passively involved children experienced greater trauma severity, highlighting the need for urgent prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Trauma
- Public Health
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Kite-string injuries pose a significant threat to children's health.
- The severity and impact of these injuries require further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Kite-string injuries represent a serious pediatric trauma with a notable mortality rate.
- Bystanders are also at risk, underscoring the widespread danger.
- Stricter preventive measures are crucial to mitigate the incidence and severity of these injuries.
Abstract:
We reviewed hospital records for kite-string injuries among children over four years (2017-2022). Of 42 affected children, mortality was 9.5%. The mean (SD) Pediatric Trauma Score (PTS) was 8.02 (2.66), with passively involved children facing greater severity [mean (SD) PTS, 5.58 (2.23)]. Kite-string injuries, alarmingly, endanger even bystanders, urging stricter preventive strategies.
