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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 6/2021

01-05-2021 | Abusive Head Injury | Child abuse imaging

Sibling screening in suspected abusive head trauma: a proposed guideline

Authors: Kshitij Mankad, Jai Sidpra, Adam J. Oates, Alistair Calder, Amaka C. Offiah, Arabinda Choudhary

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2021

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Abstract

Abusive head trauma (AHT) is the leading cause of death from child abuse in children younger than 5 years. It is well documented that the infant contacts of children presenting with suspected AHT are at an increased risk of abuse when compared to the general infant population. Despite this association, a paucity of literature stratifies this risk and translates it to the clinic such that this high-risk group is stringently screened for abusive injuries. In this light, the authors propose a standardised screening method for all contact children of the index case and call for further consensus on the subject.
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Metadata
Title
Sibling screening in suspected abusive head trauma: a proposed guideline
Authors
Kshitij Mankad
Jai Sidpra
Adam J. Oates
Alistair Calder
Amaka C. Offiah
Arabinda Choudhary
Publication date
01-05-2021
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2021
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04917-5

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