Transnasal endoscopic removal of a knife causing penetrating brain injury in a child

Yücel A., Yücel H., Güllüev M., ALATAŞ N.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, vol.29, no.7, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004940
  • Journal Name: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Carotid artery, Knife, Penetran brain injury
  • Uşak University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Transnasal penetrating brain injuries are rare and a medical emergency, which needs to be treated promptly. A 4-year-old male patient was brought to our emergency room with a knife sticking out of his nose. The patient was immediately taken to the operating room and the knife was removed under general anesthesia. No cerebrospinal fluid leakage or any bleeding was seen and so the operation was terminated. The authors herein report a penetrating brain trauma through to the cella turcica with a knife that improved without any sequelae at a child.