Neuroimaging: what neuroradiological features distinguish abusive from non-abusive head trauma? A systematic review.

Neuroimaging: what neuroradiological features distinguish abusive from non-abusive head trauma? A systematic review.

Arch Dis Child. 2011 Dec;96(12):1103-12

Authors: Kemp AM, Jaspan T, Griffiths J, Stoodley N, Mann MK, Tempest V, Maguire SA

Abstract

Objectives To identify the evidence base behind the neuroradiological features that differentiate abusive head trauma (AHT) from non-abusive head trauma (nAHT). Design Systematic review. Setting Literature search of 14 databases, websites, textbooks, conference abstracts and references (1970-February 2010). Studies had two independent reviews (three if disputed) and critical appraisal. Patients Primary comparative studies of children