Citation

Sousa R, Luz Â, Abecasis F, Vieira M. Clin. Case Rep. 2016; 4(12): 1207-1208.

Affiliation

Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Department of Paediatrics Hospital Santa Maria (CHLN) Lisbon Academic Medical Centre Lisbon Portugal.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/ccr3.724

PMID

27980766

Abstract

Unwitnessed penetrating head injuries (PHIs) are often challenging. The inability to locate a foreign body should not exclude this diagnosis nor should it delay treatment. Attempts must be made to clarify the mechanism of injury, as this may allow for a better understanding of the patient's condition.

Language: en