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Complicated penetrating foreign body neck injury.

Authors :
Jamshaid, Shiraz
Rotimi, Oloruntobi
Tanna, Ravina
Elmiyeh, Behrad
Source :
BMJ Case Reports; Apr2024, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Penetrating neck injury is associated with significant morbidity due to the several structures (neurological, vascular and aerodigestive) within close proximity to one another. This case highlights an uncommon presentation of an embedded foreign body following penetrating neck trauma and the decision-making required during management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757790X
Volume :
17
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BMJ Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177050203
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2023-259396