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The authors report an unusual case of penetrating anterior neck injury in a 71-year-old female patient, who intentionally stabbed herself in a suicide attempt. The initial clinical and radiological assessment revealed that the knife had pierced through the sixth vertebral body and spinal cord, avoid...

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Published in:Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery oral and maxillofacial surgery, 2020-09, Vol.121 (4), p.454-456
Main Authors: Debelmas, A., Lanciaux, S., Bontemps, P., Khonsari, R.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cerebrospinal fluid leak
Humans
Life Sciences
Neck
Neck Injuries - diagnosis
Neck Injuries - surgery
Penetrating neck injury
Pharyngitis
Spinal cord lesion
Suicide attempt
Suicide, Attempted
Wounds, Stab
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Summary:The authors report an unusual case of penetrating anterior neck injury in a 71-year-old female patient, who intentionally stabbed herself in a suicide attempt. The initial clinical and radiological assessment revealed that the knife had pierced through the sixth vertebral body and spinal cord, avoiding all the vital structures on the way. Surgical removal of the knife was successfully performed, and the patient was rapidly discharged, with mild neurological impairment. Although frequently described in posterior locations, neurological lesions are rare in anterior neck injuries. This case emphasizes the fact that a thorough neurological examination should be conducted in all neck injuries.
ISSN:2468-7855
2468-7855
DOI:10.1016/j.jormas.2019.08.010