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DOI:10.2214/AJR.08.2163
AJR 2009; 192:1179-1189
© American Roentgen Ray Society

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Imaging Children with Abdominal Trauma

Carlos J. Sivit1

1 Department of Radiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106-5056.

OBJECTIVE. Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The abdomen is the second most common site of injury. This article discusses abdominal trauma in children.

CONCLUSION. The clinical evaluation of children with potential blunt abdominal injury presents a challenging task. Therefore, imaging plays an essential role in the evaluation of such children.

Keywords: abdominal injury • abdominal trauma • emergency radiology • pediatric imaging • trauma


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