Penetrating foreign body neck: a case report

Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). 2007 Jul-Sep;5(3):414-6.

Abstract

Penetrating neck wounds are potentially dangerous and require emergency management because of the presence of vital structures in the neck. Organic foreign bodies further carries a risk of wound infection. We present a case of penetrating broken branch of a tree traversing from zone II to zone III without any neurovascular injury. Neck exploration was done with midline mandibulotomy approach and foreign body was removed without any complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Child
  • Female
  • Foreign Bodies / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Neck Injuries / surgery*
  • Plants*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / surgery*