Characteristics of pediatric thoracic trauma: in view of before and after the establishment of a regional trauma center.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Pediatric thoracic trauma differs from those of adult in terms of the small anatomy and rapid tissue recovery. Therefore, it is important to know the characteristics of the pediatric thoracic trauma to improve treatment results. In addition, this study examined the changes in pediatric thoracic trauma features and results from the establishment of a level 1 regional trauma center.

Methods

Data of 168 patients' ≤ 15 years old diagnosed with thoracic trauma between 2008 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed.

Results

Pedestrian traffic accidents were the most common cause of chest injury. The average injury severity score was 17.1 ± 12.4 and the average pediatric trauma score was 5.6 ± 4.1. Lung contusion was the most common in 134 cases. There were 48 cases of

SUBMITTER: Jung PY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8019336 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature