Inflicted Thoracoabdominal Trauma

Gloria S. Lee; Lori D. Frasier

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-89999-2_251

Inflicted Thoracoabdominal Trauma

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Inflicted trauma to the abdomen and thorax is an important cause of mortality and the second leading cause of death due to child physical abuse. This chapter explores the epidemiology, clinical presentation, laboratory evaluations, and recommended imaging studies for young children who are suspected to have inflicted thoracoabdominal trauma. Multiple case studies of inflicted abdominal and thoracic trauma are discussed throughout the chapter. The chapter concludes with a recommendation that a comprehensive assessment of all children suspected of abuse should include a multidisciplinary team approach. This approach may prevent a delay in appropriate medical interventions and provide a more detailed analysis of abusive mechanisms with potential legal protections for the child.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Handbook of Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Across the Lifespan
Subtitle of host publication	A Project of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan (NPEIV)
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	557-570
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319899992
ISBN (Print)	9783319899985
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89999-2_251
State	Published - Jan 1 2021

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General Psychology
General Medicine

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