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Eberl, R; Huber-Zeyringer, A; Curcic, N; Höllwarth, ME.
Non-accidental injuries in childhood and the nature of their appearance.
Chirurg. 2010; 81(2): 139-142. Doi: 10.1007/s00104-009-1831-8
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Eberl Robert
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Höllwarth Michael
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Abstract:: Child abuse has been the leading cause of death in pediatric patients for a long time. The subject is complex in its etiology, appearance, consequences and prognosis. To be confronted with the patient is emotional. Inpatient treatment at a pediatric centre should be performed in any suspicious cases of non-accidental injury. The child protection group consists of one pediatric specialist as well as four ward physicians, one psychotherapist, two staff nurses and one graduated social worker. The team's aims are the early detection of violence towards children, the safeguarding of child protection policies and the provision of family centred, interdisciplinary treatment. During a 6-year period (2001-2006) 476 children were treated at our department. Cruelty was found in 47%, sexual abuse in 28% and willful neglect in 25%. Only 12% of the patients presented obvious injuries. In 88% secondary symptoms resulted in the correct diagnosis. Child protection groups are important institutions for dealing with the complex matter of child abuse. The burden and responsibility for the single person can be reduced within the team. Medical practitioners outside the hospital may give a referral without a loss of confidence.
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