Intracranial non-ballistic penetrating foreign body
Journal
Journal of Surgical Association Republic of China
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
5
Pages
372-376
Date Issued
1997
Author(s)
Cheng W.-W.
Abstract
The management of four patients with non-ballistic penetrating intracranial foreign body injuries is presented. Craniotomy or craniectomy to remove the foreign body was done in all four patients, and an associated intracerebral hematoma was evacuated in one. In each case, the injured area was debrided and the dura was repaired. Prophylactic antibiotics were used to prevent infection. All four patients regained clear consciousness and full ambulation after surgery, although one lost his vision because the foreign body had injured his eyes.
Subjects
Foreign body; Non-ballistic intracranial penetrating injury; Surgery
SDGs
Other Subjects
antibiotic agent; cephalosporin derivative; gentamicin; oxacillin; adult; aged; antibiotic prophylaxis; article; automutilation; case report; child; computer assisted tomography; debridement; female; foreign body; head injury; human; intravenous drug administration; male; neurosurgery; neurotraumatology; penetrating trauma; traffic accident; treatment outcome
Type
journal article