Introduction: Cranioencephalic trauma caused by bladed weapons is rare, and that caused by sharp objects is exceptional. The aim of our study was to describe the clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects. Materia...Introduction: Cranioencephalic trauma caused by bladed weapons is rare, and that caused by sharp objects is exceptional. The aim of our study was to describe the clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects. Materials and method: This was a descriptive and analytical study over a 48-month period at CHU la Renaissance from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021, concerning patients admitted for penetrating cranioencephalic trauma by pointed object. Results: Twelve cases, all male, of penetrating cranioencephalic sharp-force trauma were identified. The mean age was 34 ± 7 years, with extremes of 11 and 60 years. Farmers and herders accounted for 31% and 25% of cases respectively. The average admission time was 47 hours. Brawls were the circumstances of occurrence in 81.2% of cases. Knives (33%), arrows (25%) and iron bars (16.6%) were the objects used. Altered consciousness was present in 43.8% of cases, and focal deficit in 50%. Scannographic lesions were fracture and/or embarrhment (12 cases), intra-parenchymal haematomas (6 cases) and presence of object in place (4 cases). Surgery was performed in 11 patients. Postoperative outcome was favorable in 9 patients. After 12 months, 2 patients were declared unfit. Conclusion: Penetrating head injuries caused by sharp objects are common in Chad. Urgent surgery can prevent disabling after-effects.展开更多
BACKGROUND Impalement of the body is a rare injury and comes with varied presentation.There is no set classification or defined protocols for managing this injury.This case report aims to create awareness among trauma...BACKGROUND Impalement of the body is a rare injury and comes with varied presentation.There is no set classification or defined protocols for managing this injury.This case report aims to create awareness among trauma surgeons about unusual presentation and management of such case.CASE SUMMARY A 45-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a sharp penetrating wooden plank at right clavicular region between the neck and shoulder following a road traffic accident.The vehicle had crashed into a roadside wooden hut,thus causing an impalement injury.He was meticulously worked up and taken to emergency theatre.The wooden plank was removed and the wound healed uneventfully.Postoperatively,he had fairly good shoulder function and was able to return back to work successfully.CONCLUSION Each impalement injury brings in challenges in management as no two cases are the same.The varied presentation and risks involved should be known to medical professionals handling the emergency.Coordinated multidisciplinary team approach is needed for successful outcome.展开更多
The role of computed tomography(CT)images in forensic identification has been widely recognized.Such images can provide an important basis for identification of the cause of death in complicated and difficult cases,in...The role of computed tomography(CT)images in forensic identification has been widely recognized.Such images can provide an important basis for identification of the cause of death in complicated and difficult cases,including falls from a height,drowning,explosion and gunshot cases,traffic accidents,and sudden death.However,few reports have focused on the application of CT images in cases of death caused by sharp object injuries.Therefore,the CT images and autopsy findings were compared in a case of death caused by sharp object injuries to the chest and abdomen,and the importance of CT images in cases of death from common sharp object injuries is herein discussed.展开更多
文摘Introduction: Cranioencephalic trauma caused by bladed weapons is rare, and that caused by sharp objects is exceptional. The aim of our study was to describe the clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects. Materials and method: This was a descriptive and analytical study over a 48-month period at CHU la Renaissance from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021, concerning patients admitted for penetrating cranioencephalic trauma by pointed object. Results: Twelve cases, all male, of penetrating cranioencephalic sharp-force trauma were identified. The mean age was 34 ± 7 years, with extremes of 11 and 60 years. Farmers and herders accounted for 31% and 25% of cases respectively. The average admission time was 47 hours. Brawls were the circumstances of occurrence in 81.2% of cases. Knives (33%), arrows (25%) and iron bars (16.6%) were the objects used. Altered consciousness was present in 43.8% of cases, and focal deficit in 50%. Scannographic lesions were fracture and/or embarrhment (12 cases), intra-parenchymal haematomas (6 cases) and presence of object in place (4 cases). Surgery was performed in 11 patients. Postoperative outcome was favorable in 9 patients. After 12 months, 2 patients were declared unfit. Conclusion: Penetrating head injuries caused by sharp objects are common in Chad. Urgent surgery can prevent disabling after-effects.
文摘BACKGROUND Impalement of the body is a rare injury and comes with varied presentation.There is no set classification or defined protocols for managing this injury.This case report aims to create awareness among trauma surgeons about unusual presentation and management of such case.CASE SUMMARY A 45-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a sharp penetrating wooden plank at right clavicular region between the neck and shoulder following a road traffic accident.The vehicle had crashed into a roadside wooden hut,thus causing an impalement injury.He was meticulously worked up and taken to emergency theatre.The wooden plank was removed and the wound healed uneventfully.Postoperatively,he had fairly good shoulder function and was able to return back to work successfully.CONCLUSION Each impalement injury brings in challenges in management as no two cases are the same.The varied presentation and risks involved should be known to medical professionals handling the emergency.Coordinated multidisciplinary team approach is needed for successful outcome.
基金This work was supported by the Research Topic "Research on the Injury Mechanism of Complex Craniocerebral Injuries and the Comprehensive Diagnosis Methods of Forensic Medicine"(2018YFC0807203)under Project"Research on the Basic Theory of Forensic Medicine and Trace Inspection Science" of 2018 National Key R&D Program of China and was a Funded Project of Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Scientific Research Institutes(2016JB041).
文摘The role of computed tomography(CT)images in forensic identification has been widely recognized.Such images can provide an important basis for identification of the cause of death in complicated and difficult cases,including falls from a height,drowning,explosion and gunshot cases,traffic accidents,and sudden death.However,few reports have focused on the application of CT images in cases of death caused by sharp object injuries.Therefore,the CT images and autopsy findings were compared in a case of death caused by sharp object injuries to the chest and abdomen,and the importance of CT images in cases of death from common sharp object injuries is herein discussed.
