Michael Sokoloff, Kenneth W Feldman, Alex V Levin, Adam Rockter, Veronica Armijo-Garcia, Matthew Musick, Kerri Weeks, Suzanne B Haney, Mark Marinello, Bruce E Herman, Terra N Frazier, Christopher L Carroll, Kent P Hymel
BACKGROUND: Abusive head trauma (AHT) is frequently accompanied by dense/extensive retinal hemorrhages to the periphery with or without retinoschisis (complex retinal hemorrhages, cRH). cRH are uncommon without AHT or major trauma. OBJECTIVE: The study objectives were to determine whether cRH are associated with inertial vs. contact mechanisms and are primary vs. secondary injuries. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: This retrospective study utilized a de-identified PediBIRN database of 701 children <3-years-old presenting to intensive care for head trauma...
December 21, 2023: Child Abuse & Neglect