Citation

Abdur-Rahman LO, van As AB, Rode H. Semin. Pediatr. Surg. 2012; 21(2): 111-115.

Affiliation

Pediatric Surgery Unit, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, llorin, Nigeria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2012.01.003

PMID

22475116

Abstract

Childhood trauma is one of the major health problems in the world. Although pediatric trauma is a global phenomenon in low- and middle-income countries, sub-Saharan countries are disproportionally affected. We reviewed the available literature relevant to pediatric trauma in Africa using the MEDLINE database, local libraries, and personal contacts. A critical review of all cited sources was performed with an emphasis on the progress made over the past decades as well as the ongoing challenges in the prevention and management of childhood trauma. After discussing the epidemiology and spectrum of pediatric trauma, we focus on the way forward to reduce the burden of childhood injuries and improve the management and outcome of injured children in Africa.

Language: en