@article{ref1,
title="An unusual missile-type head injury caused by a stone: case report and medicolegal perspectives",
journal="American journal of forensic medicine and pathology",
year="2004",
author="Bhootra, B. L. and Bhana, B. D.",
volume="25",
number="4",
pages="355-357",
abstract="Missile head injury is predominantly caused by firearms; however, small blunt objects such as a stone can be propelled into the air and cause a low-velocity-type missile injury, as described in this case report. Since the cerebral damage in low-velocity missile injuries is usually focal, there might not be disturbance of consciousness until secondary brain damage occurs; therefore, adequate medical supervision is necessary to prevent and treat potentially fatal complications in a timely manner. This is a rare case of a penetrating missile wound of the head, most likely caused by the use of a stone propelled by a slingshot that penetrated the skull and lacerated the brain with the stone embedded within the substance of the brain. The deceased died at home 2 days later from focal suppurative meningitis with cerebral abscess formation and a subdural hemorrhage.",
language="",
issn="0195-7910",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}