Penetrating brain stem injury from crossbow bolt: a case report and review of the literature.
Because injury to the brain stem is usually associated with diffuse brain damage, recovery is rare and mortality high. A non-fatal penetrating injury involving the brain stem is described from a crossbow bolt. The diagnosis and management of such injuries are discussed.
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Orthopaedic Department, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, U.K.
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Magides
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Cleary
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D000328:Adult; D001933:Brain Stem / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000209:etiology; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy