Multiple Nail Gun Penetrating Head Injury: A Case Report
- Author:
Sim SK
;
Theophilus SC
;
Noor Azman AR
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Penetrating head injury, nail gun, post-traumatic seizure.
- From:
The International Medical Journal Malaysia
2013;12(2):75-78
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Intracranial nail gun injury is a rare subset of penetrating head injury. Here we report a case of intracranial
nail gun injury in a Vietnamese patient who attempted suicide with no neurological deficit. Three nails were
launched. Because the nail head acted as a brake, the launched nail could make a hole into the skull but could
not entirely pass it. A rational management strategy should permit these patients to be discharged with no
additional injury. Some medical and surgical management in penetrating head injury are discussed. The use of
antibiotics and antiepileptic drugs and the retraction of the nail aided by the performance of a craniotomy
surrounding the entry point are recommended.
