Abstract:Penetrating intracranial foreign bodies are rare and have a high potential for death or serious morbidity. Their surgical management is complicated and challenging. Herein, we present the case of a 30-years-old man who was a victim of aggression from a rake blow to the head. The rake’s teeth were embedded in his cranium, crossing the midline. The surgery was delicate and had to be well studied because two of the rake’s teeth plunged into the superior sagittal sinus (SSS). The patient recovered a perfect state … Show more
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