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January 1, 2026Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Association between retinal findings and risk of mortality in pediatric abusive head trauma

Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny Jamal O. Azhari Carson W. Ercanbrack Muhammad Z. Chauhan Paul H. Phillips Florin Grigorian

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Increased mortality risk is associated with specific retinal findings in pediatric abusive head trauma cases, highlighting their clinical importance.
The study highlights that a notable 30% of cases with retinal findings experienced mortality within a year of diagnosis.
Observational analysis conducted on pediatric patients with abusive head trauma revealed insightful correlations in retinal assessment.
The findings underscore the need for careful retinal examinations, as they may serve as vital indicators for mortality risk in affected children.

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Observational analysis associates retinal findings with increased mortality risk in pediatric patients, suggesting critical assessment.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75b37c6e9836116a22265 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.104729

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