Bodná poranení u detí
[Stab wounds in children]
Language Czech Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article
PubMed
22746076
- MeSH
- Wounds, Stab diagnosis etiology surgery MeSH
- Foreign Bodies diagnosis surgery MeSH
- Child MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Adolescent MeSH
- Check Tag
- Child MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Adolescent MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Publication type
- English Abstract MeSH
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
Injuries are the most serious health risk in children. Injuries are the main cause of death and long term disabilities in children. Fortunately, stab wounds in children are very rare in our country, but they are, in most cases, very serious injuries. Presenting 3 case reports, this article aims to show the danger of stab wounds and how easily sharp objects can penetrate human tissue. In two out of the three case reports, a foreign object was remained inside the wound. When dealing with such injuries, this possibility must be considered the wound must be carefully inspected. When a revision is necessary, it should be carried out using minimally invasive methods in order to save the child from suffering extensive wounding which would result from the classical open approach revision.