Abstract
An orphan female chimpanzee was wounded by a left craniocerebral gunshot complicated with a right hemiparesis. Local treatment and long-term antibiotherapy failed to lead to healing. A neurosurgical procedure was planned and achieved. She fully recovered, and 2 years after the procedure, there is no evidence of infection.
Keywords:
antibiotherapy; chimpanzee; craniocerebral gunshot wound; craniocerebral infection; neurosurgical procedure.
© 2014 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Ape Diseases / diagnosis
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Ape Diseases / drug therapy
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Ape Diseases / etiology
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Ape Diseases / surgery*
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Brain Injuries / diagnosis
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Brain Injuries / drug therapy
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Brain Injuries / etiology
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Brain Injuries / surgery*
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Female
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Guinea
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Pan troglodytes*
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Paresis / diagnosis
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Paresis / drug therapy
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Paresis / etiology
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Paresis / surgery
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Wound Healing
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Wounds, Gunshot / complications
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Wounds, Gunshot / drug therapy
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Wounds, Gunshot / etiology
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Wounds, Gunshot / surgery*