Trans-oral penetrating pin | ||
| Journal of the Faculty of Medicine | ||
| Article 1, Volume 54, Issue 3, September 2012, Pages 163-165 | ||
| Author | ||
| Emad S. Abbas | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Aim: is to report a case of trans-oral pin, penetrating base of skull and upper cervical region, which is rarely reported in the literatures and to compare it with other studies reporting similar case. Patients Methods: the details, the presentation, both clinical and radiological finding, and surgical approach of such a case are presented. Results: the diagnosis was verified with plain x-rays and C.T. scan with bone study. Surgery was conducted under G.A., the patient was recovered well without neurological deficit. Conclusion: meticulous and close pre-operative care with safe operator and careful fellow up is mandatory. Surgery only offers the best chance of care. Keywords: cervical injury, craniocervical trauma, pin trauma, trans-oral trauma. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| cervical injury; craniocervical trauma; pin trauma; trans; oral trauma | ||
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