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Review
. 1990 Sep;7(3):224-7.
doi: 10.1136/emj.7.3.224.

Penetrating brain stem injury from crossbow bolt: a case report and review of the literature

A A Salam  1 , K S Eyres, A D Magides, J Cleary
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Review

Penetrating brain stem injury from crossbow bolt: a case report and review of the literature

A A Salam et al. Arch Emerg Med. 1990 Sep.

Abstract

Because injury to the brain stem is usually associated with diffuse brain damage, recovery is rare and mortality high. A non-fatal penetrating injury involving the brain stem is described from a crossbow bolt. The diagnosis and management of such injuries are discussed.

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