Long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury in pediatrics
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a prevalent injury among children, typically resolving within weeks or months. However, emerging evidence suggests that a subset of pediatric patients may experience long-term effects that impact cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functions. This review synthe...
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| author | Tumarisi Tuersunjiang Qingchen Wang Hongqiao Yang Feng Gao Zhengchun Wang |
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| description | Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a prevalent injury among children, typically resolving within weeks or months. However, emerging evidence suggests that a subset of pediatric patients may experience long-term effects that impact cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functions. This review synthesizes current research on the long-term consequences in pediatrics. Neuroimaging studies have revealed persistent alterations in brain structure and function following mTBI, including changes in white matter microstructure and functional connectivity (FC), which may contribute to long-term cognitive deficits and emotional disturbances. Understanding the long-term effects and mechanisms of pediatric mTBI is crucial for improving patient care, developing targeted interventions and preventing chronic issues through early identification. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1546b4635fcf466486e976ddcee9031e2025-08-20T03:55:53ZengElsevierActa Psychologica0001-69182025-08-0125810526010.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105260Long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury in pediatricsTumarisi Tuersunjiang0Qingchen Wang1Hongqiao Yang2Feng Gao3Zhengchun Wang4The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315040, ChinaZhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Basic Medical Sciences, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315211, ChinaZhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Basic Medical Sciences, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315211, China; The Department of Neurosurgery, The affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, ChinaThe Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315040, China; Corresponding author.The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315040, China; Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Basic Medical Sciences, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315211, China; Correspondence to: Z. Wang, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Basic Medical Sciences, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Rd, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315211, China.Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a prevalent injury among children, typically resolving within weeks or months. However, emerging evidence suggests that a subset of pediatric patients may experience long-term effects that impact cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functions. This review synthesizes current research on the long-term consequences in pediatrics. Neuroimaging studies have revealed persistent alterations in brain structure and function following mTBI, including changes in white matter microstructure and functional connectivity (FC), which may contribute to long-term cognitive deficits and emotional disturbances. Understanding the long-term effects and mechanisms of pediatric mTBI is crucial for improving patient care, developing targeted interventions and preventing chronic issues through early identification.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825005736Mild traumatic brain injury in childrenLong-term effectsCognitive functionEmotional disordersBehavioral changesNeuroimaging |
| spellingShingle | Tumarisi Tuersunjiang Qingchen Wang Hongqiao Yang Feng Gao Zhengchun Wang Long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury in pediatrics Acta Psychologica Mild traumatic brain injury in children Long-term effects Cognitive function Emotional disorders Behavioral changes Neuroimaging |
| title | Long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury in pediatrics |
| title_full | Long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury in pediatrics |
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| title_short | Long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury in pediatrics |
| title_sort | long term effects of mild traumatic brain injury in pediatrics |
| topic | Mild traumatic brain injury in children Long-term effects Cognitive function Emotional disorders Behavioral changes Neuroimaging |
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