Oral injuries in children presenting to a Japanese pediatric emergency room.
Nobuaki InouePublished in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2018)
Tumble (i.e. fall from standing) was the most common mechanism of injury. Furthermore, requirement for medical resources increased if children had foreign objects in their mouth. Preventive measures should focus on educating parents about the dangers associated with children moving around while holding objects in the mouth.