THE SHAKEN INFANT SYNDROME

The shaken infant syndrome (SIS) is responsible for at least 50% the deaths of children caused by non-accidental trauma (intentional trauma). Children at greater risk for this syndrome are usually under the age of 15 months; the median age is three months. Complete physical examination is followed...

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Main Authors: L. Hecser, H. Jung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2008-09-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://revistemedicale.amaltea.ro/Romanian_Journal_of_PEDIATRICS/Revista_Romana_de_PEDIATRIE-2008-Nr.3/RJP_2008_3_Art-10.pdf