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C Yolas1, M D Aydin, M Ozdikici
1Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
|September 6, 2007
Summary
A child
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Neurology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Intracranial foreign bodies present a significant neurosurgical challenge.
- Seizures are a common symptom of penetrating brain injuries.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old male presented with seizures.
- Radiological imaging revealed a 5-cm metallic sewing needle traversing the right frontal cortex to the right lateral ventricle.
Findings:
- Endoscopic-assisted burr hole surgery successfully removed the intracranial sewing needle.
- The metallic foreign body was grasped using biopsy forceps.
Implications:
- Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques are effective for removing intracranial foreign bodies.
- Prompt surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes in pediatric neurosurgical cases involving foreign bodies.
