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A Test Bed to Examine Helmet Fit and Retention and Biomechanical Measures of Head and Neck Injury in Simulated Impact
Published on: September 21, 2017
A penetrating neck injury: trivial trauma with serious consequences
Muhammad Waseem1, Joel Gernsheimer
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY 10451, USA. waseemm2001@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Life-threatening complications due to apparently minor penetrating neck injuries can occur. We present the case of a 16-year-old boy, who had what initially appeared to be a superficial stab wound to his neck. After further evaluation, he was found to have major injuries to his larynx and esophagus. This case underscores the importance of a careful evaluation after any penetrating neck injury, even one that initially appears to be trivial. The pertinent literature regarding penetrating neck trauma is reviewed.
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