Abstract
Penetrating cranionasal injuries are relatively rare, usually occur in young children, and can be caused by a variety of unusual objects. The mortality and disability rates are high without appropriate treatment. We report a penetrating cranionasal injury caused by a bicycle spoke. Some fundamental principles in the diagnosis and treatment of penetration injuries are emphasized from this case and the surrounding literature reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bed Rest
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Bicycling / injuries*
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Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
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Child, Preschool
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Craniocerebral Trauma / diagnostic imaging
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Craniocerebral Trauma / etiology*
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Craniocerebral Trauma / therapy
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Female
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GABA Agents / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Nose / diagnostic imaging
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Nose / injuries*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Valproic Acid / therapeutic use
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Wounds, Penetrating / diagnostic imaging
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Wounds, Penetrating / etiology*
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Wounds, Penetrating / therapy
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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GABA Agents
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Valproic Acid
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Ceftriaxone