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Abusive Head Trauma: Epidemiological Aspects and Diagnosis / Trauma Craniano por abuso: aspectos epidemiológicos e diagnostico
Roberto Tude Melo, José; Di Rocco, Federico; Vergnaud, Estelle; Montmayeur, Juliette; Bourgeois, Marie; Sainte-Rose, Christian; Zerah, Michel; Meyer, Philippe.
  • Roberto Tude Melo, José; Hôpital Universitaire Necker. Université Descartes Paris 5. Hospital São Rafael. Paris. US
  • Di Rocco, Federico; Hôpital Universitaire Necker. Université Descartes Paris 5. Paris. US
  • Vergnaud, Estelle; Hôpital Universitaire Necker. Université Descartes Paris 5. Paris. US
  • Montmayeur, Juliette; Hôpital Universitaire Necker. Université Descartes Paris 5. Paris. US
  • Bourgeois, Marie; Hôpital Universitaire Necker. Université Descartes Paris 5. Paris. US
  • Sainte-Rose, Christian; Hôpital Universitaire Necker. Université Descartes Paris 5. Paris. US
  • Zerah, Michel; Hôpital Universitaire Necker. Université Descartes Paris 5. Paris. US
  • Meyer, Philippe; Hôpital Universitaire Necker. Université Descartes Paris 5. Paris. US
Arq. bras. neurocir ; 34(4): 267-273, dez.2015.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-2449
ABSTRACT
Objective Abusive head trauma (AHT) is defined as a severe, non-accidental traumatic brain injury. Early recognition and treatment are instrumental in limiting the immediate complications and long-term disabilities. The goal of this study was to describe our experience with traumatic head injuries in children younger than 2 years of age. Methods We reviewed the medical records of 195 children aged under 2 years with suspected AHTwho presented with a head injury without witnessed accidental trauma, between January 2008 and June 2013. Results AHT was considered in 145 children. Familial problems (ρ » 0.008), cutaneous hematoma/bruising (ρ < 0.001), retinal hemorrhages (ρ < 0.001), and bone fractures (ρ » 0.04), were significantly more frequent in the AHT group. Conclusions The association between the subdural hematoma and retinal hemorrhage, resulting from an unwitnessed and incoherent history of trauma, is a strong argument for AHT, particularly when associated lesions and socioeconomic risk factors are evident.
RESUMO
Objetivo O traumatismo craniano por abuso (AHT) é definido como uma grave lesão cerebral traumática não acidental. O reconhecimento e tratamento precoce são fundamentais para limitar as complicações imediatas e sequelas tardias. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a nossa experiência em crianças menores de 2 anos de idade, vítimas de trauma craniano. Métodos Foram revisados os prontuários de 195 crianças com idade inferior a 2 anos com suspeita de AHT, sem trauma acidental testemunhado e com diagnostico de hematoma subdural, entre janeiro de 2008 e junho de 2013. Resultados AHT foi considerado em 145 crianças. Problemas socioeconômicos familiares (ρ » 0,008), hematomas e lesões cutâneas (ρ <0,001), hemorragias retinianas (ρ <0,001), e fraturas em ossos longos (ρ » 0,04), foram significativamente mais frequentes no grupo de crianças com suspeita de AHT. Conclusões A associação entre hematomas subdurais e hemorragia retiniana, resultante de uma história incoerente de trauma sem testemunhas, é um forte argumento para a AHT, particularmente quando lesões cutâneas e fatores de risco socioeconômicos forem identificados.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Child Abuse / Shaken Baby Syndrome / Craniocerebral Trauma / Hematoma, Subdural Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. neurocir Journal subject: Cirurgia / Neurosurgery Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: Hôpital Universitaire Necker/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Child Abuse / Shaken Baby Syndrome / Craniocerebral Trauma / Hematoma, Subdural Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. neurocir Journal subject: Cirurgia / Neurosurgery Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: Hôpital Universitaire Necker/US