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. 2024 Sep;40(9):2981-2984.
doi: 10.1007/s00381-024-06485-7. Epub 2024 Jun 13.

Surgical management of transcervical gunshot injury presented with CSF leak and progressive left upper extremity paresis: a case report and literature review

Sadegh Bagherzadeh  1 , Faramarz Roohollahi  2 , Milad Shafizadeh  1 , Ehsan Jangholi  1   3 , Shervin Rabiee  1 , Mohsen Rostami  1 , Morteza Faghih Jouibari  1 , Mohammad Jafari  1
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Surgical management of transcervical gunshot injury presented with CSF leak and progressive left upper extremity paresis: a case report and literature review

Sadegh Bagherzadeh et al. Childs Nerv Syst. 2024 Sep.

Abstract

Introduction: Penetrating neck trauma (PNT) due to gunshot injuries is one of the challenging conditions with the potential for both significant morbidities and mortality.

Research question: There are significant concerns in the approach to patients with spinal gunshot injuries. Surgery indications, methods of surgery, and management of CSF leaks are the main concerns of these patients.

Methods and materials: An 11-year-old boy was referred to our center with a single gunshot wound to the left side of the posterior cervical region 2 days ago with cerebrospinal fluid leakage and left arm weakness.

Results: The patient underwent surgery, and the pellet was removed. His left arm weakness fully recovered after the operation, and no new symptoms developed during the 1-year follow-up.

Conclusion: Timely surgery could dramatically improve outcomes in PNT patients with mild symptoms and prevent worsening neurological defects.

Keywords: Bullet; Cervical; Gunshot; Penetrating; Trauma.

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