RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Ten self-inflicted intracranial penetrating nail gun injuries
JF Neurosciences Journal
JO Neurosciences (Riyadh)
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 267
OP 270
DO 10.17712/nsj.2015.3.20150088
VO 20
IS 3
A1 Yuh, Sung-Joo
A1 Alaqeel, Ahmed
YR 2015
UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/20/3/267.abstract
AB Penetrating craniocerebral injuries from nail gun use are rare. We describe a case of 10 self-inflicted nail gun injuries with intracranial penetrations. We also review the literature and discuss management strategies of such craniocerebral trauma. A 33-year-old male with a long-standing history of severe depression took a nail gun and sustained 10 penetrating intracranial injuries. Initial neuroimaging revealed 10 penetrating nails, all sparing the major cerebral vasculature. Immediate surgical removal was undertaken in the surgical suite using a combination of craniotomies, craniectomies, and blind removal. Intracranial injuries from self-inflicted nail gun misuse is becoming increasingly more frequent. Initial appropriate clinical decision-making are critical in preventing further cortical or vascular damage.