Traumatic lower extremity arteriovenous fistulae in children.

Traumatic arteriovenous fistulae are rare injuries in the pediatric population. Most are caused by penetrating injuries or are post-surgical in nature. Fistulae resulting from non-penetrating injuries are often missed early in the course of physical examination.

Trauma prevention in children.

Play and sports activities are important to the healthy development of children worldwide. Many accidents are the result of the normal desire of children for excitement and adventure. Injury prevention has been difficult to evaluate and manage because of many variables.