Decision Making and Management in Pediatric Cervical Spine Injuries
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چکیده
Pediatric cervical spine injuries (CSIs) are rare [1]. Nevertheless, their significance cannot be understated, considering the peculiarities of injury patterns, clinical presentation, diagnostic dilemma and management of these injuries, in comparison to the adult counterparts [2]. They also contribute to a significant proportion of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric patients [1]. The approach to these injuries is significantly different from adult cervical spinal injuries [3].
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