Delayed presentation of handlebar injuries in children

摘要

Accidents represent the largest single cause of death in childhood. Although head injuries are the major cause of mortality and morbidity after bicycle accidents in children, abdominal injuries are not uncommon. Bicycle accidents account for 5-14% of blunt abdominal trauma in children. In general, injuries to the spleen, liver, or kidneys are readily evident soon after the accident; however, injuries to the bowel and pancreas often present late and result in greater morbidity.