%0 Journal Article
%T Ultrasound imaging for evaluation of impalement-related injuries to the oral cavity in pediatric patients: a case series study.
%A Hosokawa T
%J Eur Arch Paediatr Dent
%V 24
%N 2
%D Apr 2023 25
%M 36696028
暂无%R 10.1007/s40368-023-00783-5
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>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.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>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.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Ultrasound imaging appeared useful in helping diagnose impalement-related injuries lateral to the midline.