Citation

Chen P, Zhou Y, Xiong N, Yang L, Zhu L. Pediatr. Emerg. Care 2010; 26(11): 837-839.

Affiliation

Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery; Neurosurgery; and Anesthesia, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/PEC.0b013e3181fb0e09

PMID

21057279

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.

Language: en