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Intracranial complications of transorbital stab wounds.

1975; BMJ; Volume: 59; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1136/bjo.59.1.52

1468-2079

J. C. De Villiers, D Sevel,

Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

Oscular and orbital injuries due to stab wounds may mask underlying serious intracranial damage. The correct clinical assessment and treatment of such cases require the attention of a team comprising a neurosurgeon, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, and plastic surgeon.