Citation

Suzuki T, Takada T, Fudoji J. Wilderness Environ. Med. 2017; 28(2): 119-121.

Affiliation

Kameda Medical Center Emergency and Trauma Center, Kamogawa City, Chiba, Japan (Drs Suzuki and Fudoji); Department of General Medicine, Shirakawa Satellite for Teaching and Research (STAR), Fukushima Medical University, Shirakawa, Fukushima, Japan (Dr Takada).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.wem.2017.02.006

PMID

28455200

Abstract

We describe a patient with missed traumatic pneumothorax due to penetrating neck injury that was presumably caused by a stingray while diving. The barb can result in significant injuries to deep structures and organs despite a deceptively small entrance wound. This case underscores the importance of performing a thorough examination and having a high suspicion of distant injury in patients with penetrating neck injuries.

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Language: en

Keywords

bite; penetrating injury; pneumothorax; stingray; stings