An overview of childhood head injuries

Abstract

Childhood Head Injury (CHI) was reviewed to highlight those aspects of epidemiology, pathogenesis and management which often generate controversies in surgical circles. Some aspects of C.H.I. which are also recent in scope are also emphasized to ensure a successful outcome.

Keywords: childhood, head injury, pathogenesis, management, outcome

African Journal of Paediatric Surgery Vol. 2(1) 2005: 12-16