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Head trauma by captive bolt gun.

Anastasia Oikonomou1, Manos Astrinakis, Theodossios Birbilis

  • 1Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece. aoikonom@med.duth.gr

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A captive bolt gun suicide resulted in a severe penetrating brain injury. Imaging revealed a large entry wound, extensive hemorrhage, and significant brain swelling.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • A case study involving an 80-year-old male presenting with a severe penetrating head injury.
  • The injury was self-inflicted using a captive bolt gun.

Observation:

  • The patient presented to the emergency department unconscious with a large penetrating wound in the right temporal area.
  • Skull radiography showed a large, rounded bony defect.
  • Computed tomography (CT) confirmed a large entry site and bony defect at the right pterion.

Findings:

  • CT revealed a wide, zonal-like hemorrhagic wound canal with intraparenchymal bony fragments.
  • No metallic fragments were identified within the wound canal.
  • Associated injuries included subarachnoid hemorrhage, bilateral subepidural hematomas, and significant brain edema.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the devastating effects of captive bolt gun injuries to the brain.
  • Radiological imaging, particularly CT, is crucial for characterizing the extent of penetrating brain trauma.
  • Understanding the injury patterns is vital for forensic pathology and neurosurgical management.