IMPALEMENT HEAD INJURY WITH A SPEAR

Impalement injuries to the craniofacial region are uncommon due to the fact that the face is a smaller target in relation to the rest of the body. We report a case of a 26-year old man who was attacked on the face with a spear. He was promptly evaluated and resuscitated; the blade of the spear was s...

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Published in:	Journal of the West African College of Surgeons Vol. 6; no. 2; pp. 113 - 124
Main Authors:	Akhiwu, B I, Adoga, A S, Binitie, O P, Ani, C C, Iweagwu, M, Adetutu, O, Ureme, T, George, D D, Didamson, P D, Oseni-Momodu, E, Ugwu, B T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nigeria West African College of Surgeons 01-04-2016
Subjects:	Original Scientific
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Summary:	Impalement injuries to the craniofacial region are uncommon due to the fact that the face is a smaller target in relation to the rest of the body. We report a case of a 26-year old man who was attacked on the face with a spear. He was promptly evaluated and resuscitated; the blade of the spear was successfully extracted under general anaesthesia. He was discharged home after 2 weeks hospitalization; he has been followed up for three months with good outcome.
ISSN:	2276-6944