Imaging children with abdominal trauma.
OBJECTIVE
Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The abdomen is the second most common site of injury. This article discusses abdominal trauma in children.


CONCLUSIONS
The clinical evaluation of children with potential blunt abdominal injury presents a challenging task. Therefore, imaging plays an essential role in the evaluation of such children.
Sivit
Carlos J
CJ
Department of Radiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-5056, USA. Carlos.Sivit@UHhospitals.org
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D003287:Contrast Media