title: Craniocerebral war wounds: non-specialist management.
abstract: The non-specialist management of 28 craniocerebral war wounds is described. Of these, 26 were operated upon of which three died. Two of the survivors developed wound abscesses in the early postoperative period. None developed epilepsy while in hospital. Aspects of the operative management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Coupland
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Pesonen
mesh_terms: D000346:Afghanistan; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000517:prevention & control; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002160:Cambodia; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012011:Red Cross; D012886:Skull / Q000293:injuries*; D014857:Warfare; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*