OBJECTIVE: We reviewed the mechanism of injury, presentation, and evaluation of @entity1 with @entity130 to the lateral oropharynx. Study design and setting We conducted a retrospective review of @entity1 in an urban pediatric emergency department with @entity130 to the lateral oropharynx over a 5-year period. RESULTS: Forty-eight @entity1 were identified with documented injuries of the lateral oropharynx placing the internal carotid artery at risk of injury. The average age was 42 months, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.5:1. Seventy-seven percent of @entity1 had a documented neurologic examination. Examinations were normal in all cases. Computed tomography scans were obtained in 14 @entity1 , identifying 3 @entity1 with @entity66 . Angiography subsequently diagnosed intimal injuries in 2 of the 3 @entity1 . There were no known cases of neurovascular compromise. CONCLUSION: Contrast-enhanced computed tomography may be an effective screening examination in this @entity1 population, helping to determine which @entity1 should be admitted for angiography and observation.

Evaluation of pediatric lateral oropharyngeal XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children', 'patients', 'patient'] @entity66 :: ('MESH:D004194', 'Disease') :: ['carotid abnormalities'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['trauma']
@entity130 :: (MESH:D014947,Disease) :: ['trauma']
