Abusive head trauma (AHT) is the leading cause of fatal head injuries in children younger
than 2 years. A multidisciplinary team bases this diagnosis on history, physical examination …

Neonatal seizures constitute the most frequent and distinctive neurological symptom in the
neonatal period. Seizures in the neonatal period differ considerably from those observed …

Operators should be aware that there is a higher risk of subgaleal haemorrhage and scalp
trauma with vacuum extraction compared with forceps at preterm gestational ages. Vacuum …

Child maltreatment includes physical abuse and neglect, and happens in all countries and
cultures. Child maltreatment usually results from interactions between several risk factors …

Purpose: To retrospectively evaluate the prevalence of neonatal intracranial hemorrhage
(ICH) and its relationship to obstetric and neonatal risk factors. Materials and Methods …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Subdural hemorrhage (SDH) is often associated with
infants experiencing nonaccidental injury (NAI). A study of the appearance and natural …

The dura is traditionally viewed as a supportive fibrous covering of the brain containing the
dural venous sinuses but otherwise devoid of vessels and lacking any specific function …

Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in neonates often results in devastating neurodevelopmental
outcomes as the neonatal period is a critical window for brain development. The …

Aim: A systematic review of the scientific literature to define clinical indicators distinguishing
inflicted (iBI) from non-inflicted brain injury (niBI). Methods: An all language literature search …

Abstract Approximately 5%(1 in 20) of all deliveries in the United States are operative
vaginal deliveries. The past 20 years have seen a progressive shift away from the use of …