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Citation |
Kim PD, Jennings JS, Fisher M, Siddiqui AH. Pediatr. Neurosurg. 2008; 44(2): 124-127. |
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Affiliation |
Department of Neurosurgery, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2008, Karger Publishers) |
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18230926 |
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Abstract |
We have reviewed records for patients under 2 years of age who presented at our hospital with mild closed head injuries and nondisplaced skull fractures, specifically to examine methods utilized for spine clearance, associated cervical injuries, involvement and findings of child protective services and delayed complications. Of 42 patients included in the series, none were found to have cervical spine injuries. Child protective services were involved in 12 cases with confirmatory findings and subsequent placement occurring in 2 cases. There were no serious delayed complications in this series of patients. AP and lateral plain films of the cervical spine are nonetheless recommended until larger prospective studies suggest otherwise. Language: en |