Analysis of Missed Cases of Abusive Head Trauma

Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a dangerous form of child abuse that can be difficult to diagnose in young children.To determine how frequently AHT was previously missed by physicians in a group of abused children with head injuries and to determine factors associated with the unrecognized diagnosis.Retrospective chart review of cases of head trauma presenting between January 1, 1990, and December 31, 1995.Academic children's hospital.One hundred...