Penetrating neck trauma in children: An uncommon entity described using the National Trauma Data Bank.

Background: Penetrating neck trauma is uncommon in children; consequently, data describing epidemiology, injury pattern, and management are sparse. The aim of this study was to use the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) to describe pediatric penetrating neck trauma (PPNT).

Methods: The NTDB was queried for children (defined as <15 years old) with PPNT between years 2008 and 2012.