Citation

Yuh SJ, Alaqeel A. Neurosci. 2015; 20(3): 267-270.

Affiliation

Division of Neurosurgery, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Hospital)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26166596

Abstract

Penetrating craniocerebral injuries from nail gun use are rare. We describe a case of 10 self-inflicted nail gun injuries with intracranial penetrations. We also review the literature and discuss management strategies of such craniocerebral trauma. A 33-year-old male with a long-standing history of severe depression took a nail gun and sustained 10 penetrating intracranial injuries. Initial neuroimaging revealed 10 penetrating nails, all sparing the major cerebral vasculature. Immediate surgical removal was undertaken in the surgical suite using a combination of craniotomies, craniectomies, and blind removal. Intracranial injuries from self-inflicted nail gun misuse is becoming increasingly more frequent. Initial appropriate clinical decision-making are critical in preventing further cortical or vascular damage.

Language: en