Unwitnessed head trauma: the bamboo did it. Issue 12 (24th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sousa, Rodrigo; Luz, Ângela; Abecasis, Francisco; Vieira, Marisa
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 4:Issue 12(2016)
• Page Start: 1207
• Page End: 1208
• Publication Date: 2016-10-24
• Subjects: Brain computed tomography -- brain injury -- foreign body -- penetrating head injury -- pneumocephalus; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.724
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Unwitnessed penetrating head injuries (PHIs) are often challenging. The inability to locate a foreign body should not exclude this diagnosis nor should it delay treatment. Attempts must be made to clarify the mechanism of injury, as this may allow for a better understanding of the patient's condition. Abstract : Unwitnessed penetrating head injuries (PHIs) are often challenging. The inability to locate a foreign body should not exclude this diagnosis nor should it delay treatment. Attempts must be made to clarify the mechanism of injury, as this may allow for a better understanding of the patient's condition.