Transcranial arrow injury: a case report

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2007 Jul;13(3):241-3.

Abstract

As demonstrated in various studies, with mortality and morbidity rates reaching 90%-100%, penetrating brain injuries are among the most devastating subjects of neurosurgery. Shell and sharapnell fragments are the most common cause of this type injuries; although rarely reported in "modern times", transcranial arrow injuries may also be the cause. In this report, a 37 year-old male patient, who was shot by an "arrow" accidentally, was evaluated regarding clinical presentation, treatment and clinical progress.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Brain Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Injuries / pathology
  • Brain Injuries / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnosis*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnostic imaging
  • Wounds, Penetrating / pathology
  • Wounds, Penetrating / surgery