Facial impaling on a scythe

Aeromonas hydrophila Infection following Leech Therapy for the Treatment of Nipple–Areola Complex Congestion after Breast Reduction: A Case Report

“…Hirudotherapy for treatment of NAC congestion has been widely reported in the literature. 5 6 7 However, several cases of infection related to leech therapy have been reported, and Aeromonas spp. has the most participation in infections.…”

An unusual transoral penetrating injury by scissors in a child and principles of management

“…Important structures in this zone include the eyes, distal part of the internal carotid artery, vertebral artery, salivary glands, pharynx, and spinal cord [1]. As in all trauma patients, the first step in the treatment of patients with penetrating injuries on the head and neck region is to stabilize the patient according to the advanced trauma life support (ATLS) protocol by keeping the airway open, controlling the bleeding, and treating shock [1][2][3][4][5][6]. After the general state of the patient has been stabilized, a detailed examination of the head and neck region and investigation of additional injury to the cervical spine should be performed.…”

“…Even though penetrating foreign bodies on the head and neck region are mostly composed of glass, knives, and bullets, cases of a scythe, harpoon, screwdriver, arrow, and bamboo chopstick have been published. Penetration may be limited to superficial tissues, as well as deep tissues or even intracranial structures [1][2][3][4]. The treatment for penetrating foreign bodies is risky regarding surgery, due to the possibility of damage to major anatomical structures during removal of the foreign bodies [5].…”