Hollow Viscus Injury in Children: Experience from Starship Hospital
Author Information
Author(s): Abbas Saleh, Vipul Upadhyay
Primary Institution: University of Auckland; Starship Children's Hospital
Hypothesis
This study aims to review all cases of abdominal injury resulting in hollow abdominal viscus injury in children.
Conclusion
Hollow visceral injuries are not very common but are increasingly recognized due to the use of CT scans following blunt abdominal trauma.
Supporting Evidence
- Thirty-two hollow visceral injuries were identified in 29 children.
- The median length of stay was 10 days.
- CT scans were crucial for diagnosing injuries.
Takeaway
This study looked at kids who got hurt in their bellies and found that most injuries were from car accidents. Doctors used special scans to help figure out what was wrong.
Methodology
Retrospective chart review of patients admitted with hollow viscus injuries over a 6-year period.
Limitations
The study is limited to a single institution and may not represent broader trends.
Participant Demographics
29 children, median age 9 years, with a higher prevalence in boys.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 7–12 for median length of stay
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