Journal of pediatric surgery
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The purpose of this study was to determine if nonoperative management of acute appendicitis in children is more cost effective than appendectomy. ⋯ 3b.
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Clinical Trial
Cervical spine imaging for young children with inflicted trauma: Expanding the injury pattern.
The purpose of this study was to document the incidence and pattern of cervical spine (c-spine) injuries in children below 36months with inflicted trauma. ⋯ Level 2 A- This is a prospective cohort study with complete follow-up to hospital discharge or death. In all cases, inflicted trauma was confirmed. Owing to the nature of child abuse, the precise time of injury is not known. All children underwent a strict imaging protocol on arrival to hospital that was supervised on a prospective basis.
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In 2004-2005, legislation restricting all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use by children and an extensive social marketing campaign intended to reduce pediatric ATV-related morbidity. The frequency, nature, and severity of pediatric ATV-associated trauma were compared before and after such interventions. ⋯ Level IV.