Gunshot Wound in Lumbar Spine with Intradural Location of a Bullet
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The presence of a migratory bullet in the spinal canal after a gunshot injury is a rare finding, specially without causing permanent neurologic damage.
We present the case of a patient who suffered a gunshot wound with an entry point in the posterior arc of L2-L3 and a migratory bullet detected at the level of L5-S1 in the CT scan.
The patient complained about intense headache, dizziness, and variable sensitive impairment in lower legs apparently depending on the patient’s position in bed.
We decided to remove the bullet in order to prevent the delayed neurological damage and lead toxicity.
We discuss technical details of this surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bordon, G.& Burguet Girona, S.. 2014. Gunshot Wound in Lumbar Spine with Intradural Location of a Bullet. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bordon, G.& Burguet Girona, S.. Gunshot Wound in Lumbar Spine with Intradural Location of a Bullet. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bordon, G.& Burguet Girona, S.. Gunshot Wound in Lumbar Spine with Intradural Location of a Bullet. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491554