2004
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2004000600033
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Lesão cerebral penetrante por grande fragmento de fibra de amianto tratada por craniectomia descompressiva: relato de caso

Abstract: RESUMO -Relata-se caso de paciente de 22 anos vítima de traumatismo cranioencefálico penetrante por fragmento de fibra de amianto medindo 15 x 12 cm, e seu tratamento bem sucedido por craniectomia descompressiva. Ao contrário da lesão encefálica por projétil de arma de fogo, lesão encefálica penetrante por objeto de baixa energia é incomum. A maioria dos casos relatados na literatura envolve lesões cranioorbitárias ou autoflagelação em pacientes psiquiátricos. O caso relatado torna-se especial em virtude das g… Show more

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“…At other times, the nervous system may be extensively involved, such as in a reported case involving asbestos fiber where the patient underwent craniotomy. 3 Injury caused by gunshots, which have high kinetic energy, are more extensive and are frequent in major urban centers. 4 The face is the most affected region in cases of personal violence.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…At other times, the nervous system may be extensively involved, such as in a reported case involving asbestos fiber where the patient underwent craniotomy. 3 Injury caused by gunshots, which have high kinetic energy, are more extensive and are frequent in major urban centers. 4 The face is the most affected region in cases of personal violence.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%