Abstract:BackgroundBilateral skull fractures in infancy often raise suspicion for abuse. Nevertheless, literature suggests that they may occur accidentally. However, empiric data are lacking.ObjectiveThis multicenter retrospective review aimed to characterize bilateral skull fractures in a large sample.Participants and SettingMedical records for infants younger than 24 months with bilateral skull fractures involving hospital consultation with a child abuse pediatrician (CAP) were reviewed from 2005 to 2020 at 13 nation… Show more
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