Adolescent trauma and alcohol: increased risk for severe head injury and organ dysfunction–insights from the TraumaRegister DGU®
Alcohol use remains a significant factor among adolescent trauma patients in German-speaking countries. As trauma mechanisms vary by age, targeted prevention strategies are crucial. Intoxicated adolescent trauma patients form a high-risk group requiring special attention. Further research into alcohol's immunomodulatory effects in this population is essential to improve trauma care strategies.
Authors
- İngo Marzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3677-2910)
- TraumaRegister Dgu
- Nils Wagner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3318-251X)
- Rolf L. Lefering (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0141-1747)
- Borna Relja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5625-8823)
- Jan-Niklas Franz
- Jason-Alexander Hörauf
- Ramona Sturm
Institutions
- Goethe University Frankfurt (DE)
- Witten/Herdecke University (DE)
- Universität Ulm (DE)
- University Hospital Frankfurt (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-025-02993-6
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00