Epidemiology of traumatic head injury among children presenting to a tertiary hospital in Riyadh
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children. The aim of this study was to report the burden of isolated pediatric TBI at a major trauma center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and assess associations with mechanism of injury. Methods: A retrospective coh...
Main Authors: | Abdullah Akkam, Ohud Asiri, Amina Joarder, Faisal Almazroua, Biswadev Mitra |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Discover STM Publishing Ltd
2020-12-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=83026 |
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