title: Management of trauma to the palate in toddlers.
abstract: Trauma of the palate in children is a common presentation in emergency departments. Children have a tendency to place objects in their mouths, which leaves them at risk of traumatising the oral cavity. Most traumatic injuries, including those that penetrate the palate, can be treated conservatively, but some require surgical intervention. Careful assessment, appropriate intervention, and follow up by experienced clinicians are essential to ensure correct management and prevent long-term complications. This article presents two case studies involving children who had experienced traumatic injuries to the palate that required surgical intervention.
authors.affiliation: Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Dominic
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Laverty
authors.forename: Kartic
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rajaram
authors.forename: Stuart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Clark
keywords: Children; oral cavity; paediatric care; palate; surgery; trauma