Erschienen in:
01.10.2017 | Special Annual Issue
Shaken baby syndrome: what certainty do we have?
verfasst von:
Matthieu Vinchon
Erschienen in:
Child's Nervous System
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Ausgabe 10/2017
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Abstract
Background
Shaken baby syndrome is a common and devastating disease in infants. In spite of its frequency, many controversies persist, regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.
Aim of the study
We reviewed several salient and challenging issues related to SBS, like its pathogenesis, predisposing factors, differential diagnosis, and prevention programs.
Material and methods
We derive arguments from the literature and from our prospective registry of accidental and non-accidental traumas in infants.
Conclusions
Much remains to be understood in SBS, and prevention programs for this entirely man-made disaster are still in their infancy. Pediatric neurosurgeons should be involved actively in the medical management and research on SBS.