Prelaryngeal soft tissue injury of the neck caused by an accidental crossbow shot

Penetrating neck injury is quite a rare entity, all the more if it is caused by a shotgun. Due to lots of vital important structures, it may immediately be life-threatening, and an organized and systematic approach is highly recommended. We present a case of a young man who was accidentally hit by a...

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Published in:Formosan journal of surgery : the official publication of the Surgical Association ... [et al.] 2024-07, Vol.57 (4), p.157-160
Main Authors: Kotek, Jiří, Žvák, Ivo, Dušek, Tomáš, Růžička, Jaroslav, Šatanková, Jana, Burešová, Zuzana, Lochman, Petr
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Language:English
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Summary:Penetrating neck injury is quite a rare entity, all the more if it is caused by a shotgun. Due to lots of vital important structures, it may immediately be life-threatening, and an organized and systematic approach is highly recommended. We present a case of a young man who was accidentally hit by a crossbow arrow to the neck. An overview of diagnostic and treatment management of such an injury is also provided.
ISSN:2213-5413
1682-606X
DOI:10.1097/FS9.0000000000000124