Citation

Gardner PA, Righi P, Shahbahrami PB. Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. 1997; 106(8): 710-713.

Affiliation

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Annals Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9270439

Abstract

This case demonstrates the unpredictability of foreign bodies in the face. The retained knife blade eluded detection on two separate examinations. The essential components to making a correct diagnosis of a foreign body following a stabbing to the face include a thorough review of the mechanism of injury, a complete head and neck examination, a high index of suspicion, and plain radiographs of the face.

Language: en