TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Self-inflicted nail-gun injury with cranial penetration and use of intraoperative computed tomography
JO  - Surgical neurology international
A1  - Carnevale, Joseph A.
A1  - Morrison, John F.
A1  - Choi, David B.
A1  - Klinge, Petra M.
A1  - Cosgrove, G. Rees
A1  - Oyelese, Adetokunbo A.
SP  - S259
EP  - S262
VL  - 7
IS  - Suppl 10
N2  - BACKGROUND: Management of penetrating cranial trauma remains a high acuity and imaging intense neurosurgical disorder. Imaging of vital structures, including angiography, is typically conducted to understand the proximity of vital structures in comparison to a foreign body and prepare for intraoperative complications such as hemorrhage. Preservation of function following initial injury in cases where minimal neurological deficit exists is essential. CASE DESCRIPTION: Here, we present a case using intraoperative computed tomography to assist in early detection and resolution of hemorrhage in the surgical management of an intact patient with self-inflicted penetrating cranial trauma. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This method may aid in early detection of hemorrhage and prevention of consequential neurological deterioration or emergent need for secondary surgery.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2229-5097
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.181980
ID  - ref1
ER  -