%0 Journal Article
%T Crossbow injury to the neck
%J South African journal of surgery
%D 2017
%A Omura, T.
%A Asieri, M.
%A Rambarran, S.
%A Moeng, S.
%V 55
%N 1
%P 35-37
%X Crossbow injuries are uncommon among penetrating trauma. The tendency for a crossbow bolt to remain in situ appears to limit catastrophic haemorrhage despite the involvement of major vessels.1 Here we report our experience with an injury to the left internal jugular vein by a crossbow bolt. The injury was successfully treated by emergency neck exploration.<br><br>Copyright© Authors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Association of Surgeons of South Africa
%@ 0038-2361
%U http://dx.doi.org/