Air gun pellets in the sinuses.
Three cases of penetrating sinus injuries due to air gun pellets are presented in order to illustrate the potentially serious consequences of air gun injuries. Primary surgery was performed in all cases. The clinical presentation, methods of accurate pre-operative localization and surgery are discussed.
O'Connell
J E
JE
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham.
Turner
N O
NO
Pahor
A L
AL
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*