Child Abuse —A Review of Inflicted Intraoral, Esophageal, and Abdominal Visceral Injuries

Recognizing the clinical presentation of a child with abusive injuries is crucial. This review article gives an updated summary on inflicted intraoral, esophageal, and abdominal visceral injuries, including current recommendations on recognition, evaluation, screening value, and management of at risk children. Physical abuse should be suspected in precruising infants with intraoral injuries. When sexual abuse is suspected, referral to specialized centers equipped to conduct comprehensive examination and forensic testing by an experienced provider adhering to chain of evidence protocol is recommended.
Source: Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research