Penetrating knife injury to the frontal lobe--a case report.
Penetrating injuries of the craniofacial region are increasing and have the potential to cause severe vascular and neurological deficit. We present our management of a case with a knife stab injury to the infra-orbital region, traversing the orbit and penetrating into the anterior cranial fossa, the tip lying in close proximity to the anterior cerebral circulation.
Gulati
Aakshay
A
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock, Salisbury, UK. aakshay@yahoo.com
Srinivasan
Badri
B
Hunter
Roger
R
Flood
Timothy R
TR
D000328:Adult; D005625:Frontal Lobe / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D020197:Head Injuries, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery