TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - An unusual case of a compound depressed skull fracture after an assault with a stiletto heel
JO  - Emergency medicine journal
A1  - Stables, G.
A1  - Quigley, G.
A1  - Basu, S.
A1  - Pillay, R.
SP  - 303
EP  - 304
VL  - 22
IS  - 4
N2  - Compound depressed skull fractures occur commonly from assault with various sharp and blunt objects. The use of a stiletto heeled shoe as an offensive weapon has not been reported before as a cause of such an injury. However unusual the history of assault, a clear picture of the mechanism of the injury is vital. Patients with scalp lacerations following a direct blow to the head must be evaluated thoroughly. Early investigation and treatment are necessary to reduce the risk of complications, as illustrated by this case.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1472-0205
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -