@article{ref1,
title="Neuronavigation as a minimally invasive tool in the treatment of intracranial gunshot injuries",
journal="International journal of burns and trauma",
year="2019",
author="Bertani, Raphael and Perret, Caio M. and Alberto Almeida Filho, José and Souza, Luiz Felipe and Góes, Pedro and Monteiro, Ruy and Paiva, Wellingson Silva",
volume="9",
number="1",
pages="19-22",
abstract="Gunshot injury is the most common cause of penetrating brain injury. The in-hospital mortality for civilians with penetrating craniocerebral injury is 52-95%. There are many surgical techniques suitable for the treatment of survivors. We report a surgical technique consisting of neuronavigation guidance for wound treatment with smaller incisions and craniotomies, followed by bullet removal if feasible. We report case of a 15 year old male patient who sustained an accidental firearm injury to the occipital region, submitted to surgical treatment that consisted in a minimally invasive approach guided by neuronavigation. Immediate neurological examination showed inferior homonymous quadrantanopsia alone as a clinical finding. Patient was discharged after one week, and no complications arised in follow-up. We conclude that using neuronavigation as a tool was effective in the reported case and that minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques may be a safe and efficient option for the treatment of traumatic brain injuries caused by firearm projectiles.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2160-2026",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}