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A Debelmas1, S Lanciaux1, P Bontemps2
1Service de chirurgie maxillo-faciale et stomatologie, université Pierre et Marie Curie, Sorbonne universités, hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Assistance publique-hôpitaux de Paris, 47-83, boulevard de l'hôpital, 75013 Paris, France.
A rare anterior neck stab injury penetrated the spine and spinal cord without severe damage. This case highlights the importance of neurological exams in all neck trauma cases.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Penetrating anterior neck injuries are uncommon.
- Spinal cord involvement in anterior neck trauma is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 71-year-old female self-inflicted a stab wound to the anterior neck.
- Radiological imaging revealed the knife traversed the sixth vertebral body and spinal cord.
- Vital structures were remarkably spared during the knife's passage.
Findings:
- Successful surgical knife removal was achieved.
- The patient experienced only mild neurological impairment post-procedure.
- Rapid discharge was possible due to the favorable outcome.
Implications:
- This case underscores the necessity of comprehensive neurological assessment for all neck injuries, regardless of entry point.
- It challenges typical presentations of anterior neck trauma.
- Highlights potential for unexpected outcomes in penetrating neck injuries.
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