Surgical Management and Prophylactic Antibiotic Treatment of Pneumatic Nailer Penetrating Brain Injury: a Case Report and Literature Review
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Penetrating traumatic brain injury (pTBI) can lead to high mortality and life-threatening complications. The thorough examination and proper treatment are required. A 30-year-old man suffered from the pTBI during work, and the non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan was revealed the metallic rod penetrated the right temporal skull and extended into the right inferior temporal gyrus, accompanied by subarachnoid hemorrhage. After diagnosis, a right frontotemporal craniotomy with intracranial nail extraction was performed, and prophylactic antibiotics were prescribed. The patient's symptoms resolved, and he was discharged without focal neurological deficits.
Author: Chien-Min Lin and Jang Yu
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404045382