Re-evaluation of medical findings in alleged shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma in Norwegian courts fails to support abuse diagnoses. ACTA PÆDIATRICA

ACTA PÆDIATRICA  : https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apa.15956

Aim

The criteria for diagnosing abusive head trauma (AHT) are not well defined and this condition might be diagnosed on failing premises. Our aim was to review criminal AHT cases in Norwegian courts by scrutinising the underlying medical documentation.