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IMPALEMENT HEAD INJURY WITH A SPEAR.

B I Akhiwu¹, A S Adoga¹, O P Binitie¹

¹Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria.

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|March 28, 2017

Summary

Craniofacial impalement injuries are rare. This case study details the successful management and good outcome of a young man with a spear impalement to the face.

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Area of Science:

Trauma surgery
Emergency medicine
Neurosurgery

Background:

Impalement injuries to the craniofacial region are infrequent due to the facial area being a relatively small target.
Such injuries pose unique challenges in management and require prompt, specialized care.

Observation:

A case of a 26-year-old male presenting with a spear impalement injury to the face is described.
The patient underwent immediate evaluation and resuscitation upon arrival.

Findings:

The spear blade was successfully removed under general anesthesia.
The patient was hospitalized for two weeks and experienced a good outcome during a three-month follow-up period.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing severe craniofacial trauma.
Prompt surgical intervention and comprehensive follow-up are crucial for achieving favorable results in rare impalement injuries.