Pediatria pre prax 4/2017

Less common injuries and poisoning in children: case reports

The authors present nine short case reports of less common injuries including graphic documentation: viper bite; genital injuries including zip-injury; bowing fracture; frostbites and superficial injuries associated with CAN; phytophotodermatitis following contact with the gas plant; perforating stab wound to the abdomen; and traumatic dislocation of the hip with femoral head fracture. The article is supplemented with a brief outline of another sixteen injuries from the authors’ practice, often of curious nature.

Keywords: injuries and poisoning in children, viper bite, zip-injury, bowing fracture, phytophotodermatitis, stab wound to the abdomen, traumatic hip dislocation, CAN