Transorbital penetrating brain injury by a wooden stick: A neuro-ophthalmologic emergency

Asian J Neurosurg. 2016 Jul-Sep;11(3):321-2. doi: 10.4103/1793-5482.145092.

Abstract

Accidental penetrating brain injury through transorbital route is an unusual occurrence in emergency practice of civilian cases. At time, it could be potentially life threatening. We report an interesting case of transorbital penetrating brain injury with a wooden stick in a 44-year-old male epileptic patient. The stick was removed successfully through transorbital exploration, without any neurovascular complications. The pertinent literature is reviewed and emergent management of such cases is discussed.

Keywords: Penetrating brain injury; transorbital route; wooden stick.

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  • Case Reports