Publications by authors named "Christopher M Roach"
J Pediatr Surg
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center over 11 years to analyze pediatric hanging and strangulation injuries, focusing on incidence and outcomes to improve trauma management.
- Of 128 patients reviewed, the majority were male with a median age of 13, and 75% of the injuries were intentional, but no fractures or significant vascular injuries were found through imaging.
- The study highlighted a high mortality rate of 32%, suggesting that imaging should be reserved for cases with strong clinical suspicion rather than routine use.
