Citation

Vinchon M. Childs Nerv. Syst. 2017; 33(10): 1727-1733.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Hôpital Roger Salengro, 59037, Lille Cedex, France. mvinchon@yahoo.fr.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00381-017-3517-8

PMID

29149395

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Shaken baby syndrome is a common and devastating disease in infants. In spite of its frequency, many controversies persist, regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.

AIM OF THE STUDY: We reviewed several salient and challenging issues related to SBS, like its pathogenesis, predisposing factors, differential diagnosis, and prevention programs. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We derive arguments from the literature and from our prospective registry of accidental and non-accidental traumas in infants.

CONCLUSIONS: Much remains to be understood in SBS, and prevention programs for this entirely man-made disaster are still in their infancy. Pediatric neurosurgeons should be involved actively in the medical management and research on SBS.

Language: en

Keywords

Child abuse; Infantile subdural hematoma; Pathophysiology; Prevention program