@article{ref1,
title="Ten self-inflicted intracranial penetrating nail gun injuries",
journal="Neurosciences",
year="2015",
author="Yuh, Sung-Joo and Alaqeel, Ahmed",
volume="20",
number="3",
pages="267-270",
abstract="Penetrating craniocerebral injuries from nail gun use are rare. We describe a case of 10 self-inflicted nail gun injuries with intracranial penetrations. We also review the literature and discuss management strategies of such craniocerebral trauma. A 33-year-old male with a long-standing history of severe depression took a nail gun and sustained 10 penetrating intracranial injuries. Initial neuroimaging revealed 10 penetrating nails, all sparing the major cerebral vasculature. Immediate surgical removal was undertaken in the surgical suite using a combination of craniotomies, craniectomies, and blind removal. Intracranial injuries from self-inflicted nail gun misuse is becoming increasingly more frequent. Initial appropriate clinical decision-making are critical in preventing further cortical or vascular damage.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1319-6138",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}