Citation

Schlievert R. Pediatr. Emerg. Care 2006; 22(3): 181-183.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics, Child Abuse Program, Mercy Children's Hospital, Toledo, OH 43608, USA. rschlievert@meduohio.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/01.pec.0000203818.17292.eb

PMID

16628104

Abstract

Mandibular fractures in infants are rare and difficult to detect. Causes include motor vehicle accidents, falls, and physical abuse. Historical, physical, and imaging aids to diagnose mandibular fractures and to differentiate abuse from accident are discussed. Three-dimensional computed tomographic scans are the preferred method of imaging. In addition, a thorough workup for physical abuse is needed.

Language: en