A case series of crossbow injury to the head highlighting the importance of an interdisciplinary management approach.
Cerebrospinal fluid
Crossbow
Leak
Trauma
Vascular
Journal
Surgical neurology international
ISSN: 2229-5097
Titre abrégé: Surg Neurol Int
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101535836
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2022
2022
Historique:
received:
23
11
2021
accepted:
01
02
2022
entrez:
4
3
2022
pubmed:
5
3
2022
medline:
5
3
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Penetrating crossbow head injuries are rare with no clear consensus regarding the optimal management paradigm for such injuries. We present three cases of crossbow injury to the head, with emphasis on the need for a comprehensive multidisciplinary management plan. Three cases are presented of patients presenting with self-inflicted penetrating crossbow to head injuries. All three patients presented with intact neurological exam. A comprehensive multidisciplinary plan was created for all three cases with subsequent successful removal of the arrows. All three patients were discharged home with modified Rankin scale score of <2. Penetrating crossbow brain injuries are rare and require complex management. A comprehensive management strategy is necessary to manage these injuries. Moreover, careful consideration of factors such as the arrow trajectory, complexity of the injuries, and availability of the required expertise is important to increase the chances of success.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Penetrating crossbow head injuries are rare with no clear consensus regarding the optimal management paradigm for such injuries. We present three cases of crossbow injury to the head, with emphasis on the need for a comprehensive multidisciplinary management plan.
CASE DESCRIPTION
METHODS
Three cases are presented of patients presenting with self-inflicted penetrating crossbow to head injuries. All three patients presented with intact neurological exam. A comprehensive multidisciplinary plan was created for all three cases with subsequent successful removal of the arrows. All three patients were discharged home with modified Rankin scale score of <2.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Penetrating crossbow brain injuries are rare and require complex management. A comprehensive management strategy is necessary to manage these injuries. Moreover, careful consideration of factors such as the arrow trajectory, complexity of the injuries, and availability of the required expertise is important to increase the chances of success.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35242426
doi: 10.25259/SNI_1166_2021
pii: 10.25259/SNI_1166_2021
pmc: PMC8888290
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
60Informations de copyright
Copyright: © 2022 Surgical Neurology International.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
There are no conflicts of interest.
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