Citation

Lillard PL. Surg. Neurol. 1978; 9(2): 79-83.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

625703

Abstract

This report reviews the clinical course and treatment of 83 cases of civilian penetrating craniocerebral gunshot wounds seen over a five-year period. The factors that determine mortality and morbidity are discussed. A conservative surgical approach in neurologically intact or less severely injured patients is re-emphasized. Increased intracranial pressure appears to be a significant factor in more severely injured patients, and should be monitored and treated vigorously.

Language: en