title: [Cranial traumatism following a fall in children under 4 years of age (author's transl)].
abstract: This survey was carried out on 706 cases chosen at random, of cranial traumatism following a fall in children under 4; it underlines the fact that in most cases there is a favourable evolution. However, complications may always occur, even in apparently slight accidents. A clinical examination, although difficult to carry out, reveals important information for the detection and treatment of complications, which are mainly intracranial collections which are not always immediately detectable; this entails a constant observation for at least one week. Complementary tests give information which must be interpreted according to clinical situation.
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents; D000367:Age Factors; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000209:etiology; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009461:Neurologic Manifestations; D012737:Sex Factors; D012886:Skull / Q000293:injuries; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000209:etiology; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Les traumatismes crâniens par chute chez les enfants de moins de 4 ans: analyse de 706 observations recueillies sur une période d'un an