Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria.
Childs Nerv Syst. 2024 Nov;40(11):3765-3770. doi: 10.1007/s00381-024-06624-0. Epub 2024 Oct 1.
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a severe form of child abuse that results in a triad of clinical findings: subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhages, and encephalopathy. These injuries can lead to significant brain damage, developmental delays, disabilities, or even death. In addition to these, other indicative signs include bruises, vomiting, full fontanelles, sleepiness, seizures, and fractures.
This paper reviews the existing literature on SBS in Nigeria, identifies the challenges contributing to its underrecognition, and provides evidence-based recommendations for improving diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies in the region.
Despite the profound impact of SBS, its recognition and management are inadequate, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Nigeria, due to limited diagnostic capabilities and documentation. Addressing these gaps is crucial for safeguarding the well-being of infants and young children in Nigeria.
摇晃婴儿综合征（SBS）是一种严重的儿童虐待形式，导致三联征的临床发现：硬膜下血肿、视网膜出血和脑病。这些损伤可导致严重的脑损伤、发育迟缓、残疾，甚至死亡。除此之外，其他指示性症状包括瘀伤、呕吐、饱满的囟门、嗜睡、癫痫发作和骨折。
本文综述了尼日利亚 SBS 的现有文献，确定了导致其识别不足的挑战，并为改善该地区的诊断、管理和预防策略提供了循证建议。
尽管 SBS 影响深远，但由于诊断能力和记录有限，其识别和管理在尼日利亚等低收入和中等收入国家（LMICs）仍然不足。解决这些差距对于保护尼日利亚婴儿和幼儿的福祉至关重要。
