Trans-orbital intra-cranial air gun injury.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a case of trans-orbital intra-cranial air gun injury with a discussion on air gun related morbidity and mortality.


METHODS
Case report and literature review.


RESULTS
The air gun pellet travelled through the orbit without penetrating the globe. It passed into the middle cranial fossa through the superior orbital fissure and lodged in the temporal lobe. The patient was managed conservatively with antibiotics and antiepilectis.


CONCLUSIONS
Air gun design has changed in recent years resulting in an increased morbidity and mortality. Stricter legislation on the sale and use of these weapons needs to be implemented.
Gilmour
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Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, UK.
Ramaesh
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Fleck
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D000293:Adolescent; D015807:Eye Injuries, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D020197:Head Injuries, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009915:Orbit / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D013702:Temporal Lobe / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015354:Vision, Low / Q000209:etiology; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging