Abstract
Back ground
An impalement-related injury to the oral cavity is common in pediatric patients at emergency department. A computed tomography evaluation is not always suitable in these cases. Herein, we aimed to present oral sonography findings from six pediatric patients presenting with impalement-related injury to the oral cavity.
Case series
All included patients were younger than 4 years and sustained injuries with a toothbrush, chopstick, water gun, and fork to the tonsils, submandibular gland area, uvula, and under the tongue.
Conclusion
Ultrasound imaging appeared useful in helping diagnose impalement-related injuries lateral to the midline.
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Hosokawa, T. Ultrasound imaging for evaluation of impalement-related injuries to the oral cavity in pediatric patients: a case series study. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 24, 241–248 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-023-00783-5
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