Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Blunt Cerebrovascular Injuries: A Narrative Review
Ania Murillo, Nelson V. Guevara, Nicholas J. Iglesias, Daniel M. Alligood, Eduardo A. Perez, Carlos T. Huerta · 2026
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Ania Murillo and co-authors review blunt neck vessel injuries in children in a 2026 narrative article. Torn or blocked neck arteries and veins after trauma can cause stroke, yet child-specific guidance lags behind adult rules. Published evidence on screening, imaging, and treatment was gathered and weighed.
Two child screening tools, the Utah and McGovern criteria, anchor current practice. The McGovern tool earned support as the best current option for its balance of sensitivity and specificity. Observation was the commonest management because blood-thinning drugs often carry contraindications after trauma. Antiplatelet drugs matched anticoagulation on stroke prevention and bleeding in the cited data. Trauma teams get a consolidated pathway. Early scanning and grade-based care remain the surest route to fewer strokes.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Ania Murillo, Nelson V. Guevara, Nicholas J. Iglesias, Daniel M. Alligood, Eduardo A. Perez, Carlos T. Huerta |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 38 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |