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The Complex Consequences of Severe Polytrauma with Traumatic Brain Injuries Caused by a Traffic Accident in a Child: A Case Report.
| Τίτλος: | The Complex Consequences of Severe Polytrauma with Traumatic Brain Injuries Caused by a Traffic Accident in a Child: A Case Report. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Anghelina L; Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200638 Dolj, Romania., Radu L; Department of Hygiene, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200638 Dolj, Romania., Gheonea C; Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200638 Dolj, Romania., Teică V; Department of Biophysics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200638 Dolj, Romania.; Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200638 Dolj, Romania., Anghelina AM; Medical School, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200638 Dolj, Romania., Siminel MA; Department of Neonatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200638 Dolj, Romania. |
| Πηγή: | Children (Basel, Switzerland) [Children (Basel)] 2025 Apr 17; Vol. 12 (4). Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Apr 17. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Case Reports; Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: MDPI AG Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101648936 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2227-9067 (Print) Linking ISSN: 22279067 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Children (Basel) Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Basel, Switzerland : MDPI AG, [2014]- |
| Περίληψη: | Background: Polytrauma is one of the three leading causes of mortality worldwide and a major contributor to psychosocial morbidity and disability. Concomitant traumatic brain injuries further increase this risk. Methods: We present the case of a 6-year-old child who sustained significant trauma in a road accident, resulting in injuries to multiple anatomical regions, including the central nervous system. Results: Two years after the accident, the child experiences brief episodes of decreased visual acuity, dizziness, nausea, pallor, and headaches, along with occasional migraines that resolve spontaneously. Additionally, the child struggles with school adjustment. Brain injuries associated with polytrauma are crucial prognostic factors in both the short and long term, influenced by the brain's reactivity and recovery capacity. There is also an increased risk of developing syncopal episodes, seizures, and other neurological manifestations. Conclusions: The direct and secondary effects of the trauma have contributed to psychosocial disabilities, necessitating complex medical care and family-centered interventions. |
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| Grant Information: | N/A University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: case report; cranio-cerebral trauma; polytrauma; psychosocial disabilities; syncope |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20250501 Latest Revision: 20250514 |
| Update Code: | 20260130 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC12025922 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/children12040516 |
| PMID: | 40310121 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 2227-9067 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/children12040516 |