Hosokawa T. Ultrasound imaging for evaluation of impalement-related injuries to the oral cavity in pediatric patients: a case series study.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2023;
24:241-248. [PMID:
36696028 DOI:
10.1007/s40368-023-00783-5]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
BACK GROUND
An impalement-related injury to the oral cavity is common in pediatric patients at emergency department. A computed tomography evaluation is not always suitable in these cases. Herein, we aimed to present oral sonography findings from six pediatric patients presenting with impalement-related injury to the oral cavity.
CASE SERIES
All included patients were younger than 4 years and sustained injuries with a toothbrush, chopstick, water gun, and fork to the tonsils, submandibular gland area, uvula, and under the tongue.
CONCLUSION
Ultrasound imaging appeared useful in helping diagnose impalement-related injuries lateral to the midline.
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