TY - JOUR PY - 2008// TI - Traumatic brain injury in children JO - Missouri medicine A1 - Emerson, Jane Anne SP - 146 EP - 149 VL - 105 IS - 2 N2 - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and is the leading cause of death and acquired disability in children. It has been referred to as the"silent epidemic"and is a major public health concern with significant long term sequellae. More aggressive management has improved mortality in children. Outcomes depend on injury severity. Multi-disciplinary intervention can help to hasten recovery, improve outcomes, and decrease complications.

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