TY - JOUR PY - 2010// TI - Penetrating cranionasal injury in a child caused by a bicycle spoke JO - Pediatric emergency care A1 - Chen, Pei A1 - Zhou, Yingchun A1 - Xiong, Nanxiang A1 - Yang, Lei A1 - Zhu, Lixin SP - 837 EP - 839 VL - 26 IS - 11 N2 - Penetrating cranionasal injuries are relatively rare, usually occur in young children, and can be caused by a variety of unusual objects. The mortality and disability rates are high without appropriate treatment. We report a penetrating cranionasal injury caused by a bicycle spoke. Some fundamental principles in the diagnosis and treatment of penetration injuries are emphasized from this case and the surrounding literature reviewed.
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