Citation

Salam AA, Eyres KS, Magides AD, Cleary J. Arch. Emerg. Med. 1990; 7(3): 224-227.

Affiliation

Orthopaedic Department, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, U.K.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2152467

PMCID

PMC1285706

Abstract

Because injury to the brain stem is usually associated with diffuse brain damage, recovery is rare and mortality high. A non-fatal penetrating injury involving the brain stem is described from a crossbow bolt. The diagnosis and management of such injuries are discussed.

Language: en