Surgical management of transcervical gunshot injury presented with CSF leak and progressive left upper extremity paresis: a case report and literature review.
Childs Nerv Syst
; 40(9): 2981-2984, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Penetrating neck trauma (PNT) due to gunshot injuries is one of the challenging conditions with the potential for both significant morbidities and mortality. RESEARCH QUESTION There are significant concerns in the approach to patients with spinal gunshot injuries. Surgery indications, methods of surgery, and management of CSF leaks are the main concerns of these patients. METHODS AND MATERIALS An 11-year-old boy was referred to our center with a single gunshot wound to the left side of the posterior cervical region 2 days ago with cerebrospinal fluid leakage and left arm weakness.RESULTS:
The patient underwent surgery, and the pellet was removed. His left arm weakness fully recovered after the operation, and no new symptoms developed during the 1-year follow-up.CONCLUSION:
Timely surgery could dramatically improve outcomes in PNT patients with mild symptoms and prevent worsening neurological defects.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Heridas por Arma de Fuego
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Pérdida de Líquido Cefalorraquídeo
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Childs Nerv Syst
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2024
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Article
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Irán