Penetrating neck trauma causing tracheal rupture, spinal cord injury, and massive pneumocephalus.
Am J Emerg Med
; 28(2): 254.e1-2, 2010 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
We describe a case in which tracheal, esophageal, and spinal cord injuries associated with massive pneumocephalus were caused by a flying chainsaw segment. To our knowledge, this is the first such case reported in the medical literature. The management challenges inherent in this exceedingly rare combination of injuries are discussed, and a novel theory explaining the possible pathophysiological mechanism that led to pneumocephalus in our patient is put forth.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neumocéfalo
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Traumatismos de la Médula Espinal
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Tráquea
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Heridas Penetrantes
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Traumatismos del Cuello
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Emerg Med
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Austria