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Management of unusual case of self-inflicted penetrating craniocerebral injury by a nail.
- Source :
- Journal of Emergencies, Trauma & Shock; Apr2010, Vol. 3 Issue 2, p193-196, 4p, 1 Color Photograph, 3 Black and White Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- During war, sharp high-speed missiles have been driven inside the brain; however, in civilian practice it is rare to see such episodes. An approximately 10-cm long nail was driven inside the brain in an attempt to commit suicide by a schizophrenic patient. The case is being reported for its rarity in civilian practice and as a case of clinical interest. After investigating the patient by plain X-rays and a CT scan, he was operated by a neurosurgical team and the nail was successfully removed. In post-operative phase, patient was given medical and psychiatric care along with psychological counseling. The patient made good uneventful recovery in the post-operative phase. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09742700
- Volume :
- 3
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Emergencies, Trauma & Shock
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 49040145
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-2700.62115