Detecting Foreign Bodies in a Head Laceration
Joint Authors
Greenberg, Marna Rayl
Fowler, Thomas R.
Crellin, Steven J.
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Open wounds represent a potential area of medicolegal risk if foreign bodiesare not identified prior to wound closure.
The importance of imaging of lacerations was underscored by a recent case where a 20-year-old male collided with a friend’s mouth on a trampoline sustaining a simple, superficial scalp laceration.
The wound was evaluated in typical fashion including irrigation and local exploration and was prepared for closure.
The friend was then evaluated and noted to have multiple extensive dental fractures.
An increased index of suspicion generated further evaluation of the first patient’s wound.
Plain radiography obtained of the first patient’s skull was noted to have bony foreign bodies consistent with teeth, which were then removed after further exploration.
Superficial wounds are common and complications arising from retained foreign bodies are a potential source of substantial morbidity and consequently medical litigation.
This case serves as a reminder to be vigilant and maintain a high index of suspicion regarding the potential for foreign body.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fowler, Thomas R.& Crellin, Steven J.& Greenberg, Marna Rayl. 2015. Detecting Foreign Bodies in a Head Laceration. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fowler, Thomas R.…[et al.]. Detecting Foreign Bodies in a Head Laceration. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058486
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fowler, Thomas R.& Crellin, Steven J.& Greenberg, Marna Rayl. Detecting Foreign Bodies in a Head Laceration. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058486
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058486