Recognizing and Managing Abdominal Non-Accidental Trauma

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This presentation delves into Non-Accidental Trauma (NAT), highlighting its definition, significance, and early diagnosis to mitigate impacts on children and families. It explores injury mechanisms and patterns, such as the nutcracker effect and shearing forces. Key clinical markers include inconsistent histories and silent symptoms. Screening strategies using AST/ALT levels, imaging tools like CT and MRI, and precise diagnosis of mimicking conditions are discussed. Additionally, the...