Pediatr. praxi. 2010;11(4):228-231
Minor head injury in children
- Dětská klinika Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc
Minor head injury occurs commonly in children. Most head injury is not associated with clinicaly important brain injury. It is not clear
how to identify those with traumatic brain injury while limiting unnecesary procedures (radiographics procedures, hospital admission).
The review provides comprehensive information about the condition including the latest findings.
Keywords: minor head injury, CT, skull radiographs, observation
Published: October 1, 2010 Show citation
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