@article{ref1,
title="A case of multiple nail gun injuries to the head and one to the heart",
journal="Surgical neurology international",
year="2018",
author="Pniel, Dorian and Withers, Teresa K.",
volume="9",
number="",
pages="e221-e221",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Nail gun injuries, while uncommon, can present significant treatment challenges. Many are often caused by work-related accidents, they have also been seen in suicide attempts and assaults. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 53-year-old male was transferred from a peripheral hospital to a tertiary center after being found confused and with a left-sided weakness. Initial scans showed four nails penetrating the skull, with one additional nail in the pericardium. These all underwent surgical removal, and due to meticulous pre- and perioperative planning, the patient had a largely uneventful recovery. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The challenging nature of these injuries requires extensive workup prior to surgical decision-making in order to minimize potential complications.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2229-5097",
doi="10.4103/sni.sni_75_18",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/sni.sni_75_18"
}