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Technique of removal of an impacted sharp object in a penetrating head injury using the lever principle
1Department of Neurosurgery, Osmania Medical College/Osmania General Hospital, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|March 10, 1999
Abstract:
Penetrating head injuries can be difficult to manage as the extensive surgery which may be required can result in severe morbidity and mortality in some patients. A conservative surgical approach with a "pull and see" policy was adopted successfully in a described case. Extraction can be achieved by using the mechanical advantage of the lever principle. By this method while removing the object any movements of sharp edges which will cause secondary damage can be reduced to a minimum.

