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Published on: September 21, 2017
Penetrating cranionasal injury in a child caused by a bicycle spoke
Pei Chen1, YingChun Zhou, NanXiang Xiong
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. chenpei74@yahoo.com.cn
Abstract:
Penetrating cranionasal injuries are relatively rare, usually occur in young children, and can be caused by a variety of unusual objects. The mortality and disability rates are high without appropriate treatment. We report a penetrating cranionasal injury caused by a bicycle spoke. Some fundamental principles in the diagnosis and treatment of penetration injuries are emphasized from this case and the surrounding literature reviewed.
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