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1Department of Neurosurgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Korea.
Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
|May 13, 2022
Summary
A sewing needle was incidentally found in a 48-year-old man's skull. The intracranial foreign body was near major vessels but caused no injury, suggesting early childhood penetration.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
- Foreign Body Detection
Background:
- Intracranial foreign bodies are rare, especially without a clear history of trauma.
- Surgical needles pose unique risks due to their shape and potential for vascular or cortical damage.
