Abstract

The management of craniocerebral penetrating injury currently represents a challenge for neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists and requires innovative planning. This report describes the case of a worker admitted to hospital with an intracranial piece of concrete-cutting saw stuck through the right eye. At the time of admission the patient was conscious and this fact influenced the choice of a particular approach. This patient escaped without neurological deficit or complications, except for the inevitable removal of an eye.

Authors

Natrella M, Duc L, Lunardi G, Cristoferi M, Fanelli G, Meloni T

Institution

Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Umberto Parini Regional Hospital, Aosta, Italy. mnatrella@ausl.vda.it

Source

Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences 18:2 2012 Jun pg 191-4

MeSH

Adult
Cerebral Angiography
Craniotomy
Endovascular Procedures
Eye Injuries, Penetrating
Foreign Bodies
Humans
Male
Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22681735