Delayed and spontaneous intracranial foreign body migration.
We present a case of spontaneous migration of a metal rod into the brain. No causative factor was identified but possible mechanisms for this occurrence are considered, and the importance of correct early management of this unusual injury emphasised.
McKintosh
Edward
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Department of Neurosurgery, Atkinson Morley Wing, St George's Hospital, London, UK. edwardmck@btinternet.com
Crocker
Matthew
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Martin
Andrew J
AJ
D002610:Cheek / Q000293:injuries; D035301:Cranial Fossa, Middle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery