Citation

Kurt G, Börcek AO, Kardeş O, Aydıncak O, Ceviker N. Ulus. Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2007; 13(3): 241-243.

Affiliation

Department of Neurosurgery, Medicine Faculty of Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dernegi)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17978902

Abstract

As demonstrated in various studies, with mortality and morbidity rates reaching 90%-100%, penetrating brain injuries are among the most devastating subjects of neurosurgery. Shell and sharapnell fragments are the most common cause of this type injuries; although rarely reported in "modern times", transcranial arrow injuries may also be the cause. In this report, a 37 year-old male patient, who was shot by an "arrow" accidentally, was evaluated regarding clinical presentation, treatment and clinical progress.

Language: en