Delayed presentation of a penetrating neck injury: diagnostic and management difficulties with retained organic material

Delayed presentation of a penetrating neck injury: diagnostic and management difficulties with retained organic material

Penetrating neck wounds complicate approximately 10% of all trauma presentations. While they are most commonly associated with violent acts, they are also encountered in road traffic collisions andotheraccidents. Theadverse relationship between alcohol and trauma is well-documented. The mechanism of penetration is important in determining the extent of damage and treatment options. Ballistic mi...

Delayed presentation of a carotid pseudoaneurysm following penetrating neck trauma

OBJECTIVE Penetrating carotid trauma in a hemodynamically stable patient invariably presents with a pseudoaneurysm on initial imaging. Although extremely rare, delayed pseudoaneurysm formation has been reported. The purpose of this paper is to define this rare entity and propose a diagnostic and treatment plan. METHODS We present a case of delayed presentation of carotid pseudoaneurysm follow...

Penetrating Facial Injury with Retained Knife Blade: A Case Report

Retained foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region are uncommon and rarely reported. In this case, a report of a penetrating facial injury with a retained knife blade is presented. The importance of thorough clinical and radiographic examinations in order to prevent the possibility of a missed or failed diagnosis is discussed.

Chainsaw penetrating neck injury.

A case of chainsaw injury to the neck is described. Previous reports in the English language are exceedingly rare. A brief discussion of safety features on chain saws is followed by a review of selective vs. mandatory surgical exploration in penetrating neck trauma, including the role of ancillary diagnostic tests.

Management of Penetrating Injuries with a Retained Intraocular Foreign Body