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Thoracic trauma in children

J P Rielly1, M L Brandt, K L Mattox

  • 1Cora and Webb Mading Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

The Journal of Trauma
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
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This study analyzed 37 pediatric thoracic injuries over 15 years, finding blunt trauma more common, especially in young males involved in car crashes. Overall mortality was 25% for blunt trauma cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Thoracic Trauma

Background:

  • Thoracic injuries in children are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and management of pediatric thoracic trauma is crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics, management, and outcomes of children admitted with thoracic injuries.
  • To differentiate between blunt and penetrating thoracic trauma in a pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 37 pediatric patients admitted with thoracic injuries over a 15-year period.
  • Analysis of injury mechanisms, demographics, injury patterns, interventions, and mortality.
  • Categorization of injuries into blunt and penetrating trauma.

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Main Results:

  • Two-thirds of injuries were blunt trauma, predominantly in males aged 4-6 years, often from motor vehicle crashes.
  • Penetrating trauma occurred in 35% of patients, with a higher median age (13 years) and a mix of stab and gunshot wounds.
  • Overall mortality was 25% for blunt trauma; seven children died, six from motor vehicle accidents, four with head injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Blunt thoracic trauma is more prevalent in younger children, often linked to motor vehicle accidents.
  • Penetrating thoracic trauma affects older children and adolescents, with varied injury types.
  • Prompt management, including thoracotomy and laparotomy when indicated, is vital, though overall mortality remains a concern.