Citation

Brett RH, Lu PK, Aw CY. Singapore Med. J. 1998; 39(5): 217-219.

Affiliation

Department of Otolaryngology, New Changi Hospital, Singapore.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Singapore Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9713228

Abstract

We report 2 unusual cases of penetrating neck trauma arising from nail guns. Nail guns are commonly used in the building industry. The nails are 8 cm long and are driven in by a small explosive charge. The nails are a low velocity projectile and in close proximity can cause penetrating trauma similar to a low powered handgun. Both cases involve a Zone I penetrating injury to the neck.

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