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Transorbital Craniocerebral Penetration by a Sharp Object with an Intact Globe
Abdullelah A Alamri1, Ahmed R Algethami2, Faisal Alghamdi1
1Pediatric Emergency Department, King Fahd Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
|May 15, 2018
Summary
Traumatic pediatric eye injuries require careful examination to detect serious hidden damage. Prompt recognition and management of rare transorbital craniocerebral penetrations can lead to good outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Traumatic eye injuries are frequent in children, often superficial.
- Vigilance is crucial to prevent overlooking serious injuries with severe complications.
Observation:
- A case of transorbital craniocerebral penetration by a sharp object in a child is presented.
Findings:
- The child received acute and definitive management 17 hours post-injury.
- Despite the rarity, prompt diagnosis and intervention are key.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of timely and appropriate management for severe pediatric eye trauma.
- Effective treatment strategies can achieve favorable outcomes even in complex penetrating injuries.
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