TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2003//
TI  - Traumatic injury to the pancreas: the challenges of care in the pediatric patient
JO  - Journal of trauma nursing
A1  - Fanta, Karen
A1  - Cook, Becky S.
A1  - Schweer, Lynn
SP  - 72
EP  - 78
VL  - 10
IS  - 3
N2  - Traumatic pancreatic injury is infrequently encountered in children. Diagnosis and treatment of this injury can be complicated. Signs and symptoms are often subtle with presentation frequently delayed leading to increased morbidity and mortality. This delay is compounded by lack of specific diagnostic tools to aid diagnosis. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for pancreatic injury in any child who sustains blunt abdominal trauma. Ongoing clinical evaluation is essential. This article presents a case study of a child with a traumatic pancreatic injury and discusses tools utilized to aid diagnosis of pancreatic injury, treatment options, and potential complications.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1078-7496
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -