Abstract:The orbit has a fine bony structure and represents the most vulnerable structure in the cranium. Therefore, penetrating orbital injuries are often associated with traumatic brain injury. Although transorbital-penetrating intracranial injury is not commonly encountered in emergency medicine practice, this occurrence has the potential to cause severe and fatal brain injury. In this study, we report the case of a 21-year-old male patient presented with an injury to his left orbit, caused by falling while holding … Show more
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