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Case Reports
. 1977 Jan;126(1):1-4.

Stab wounds of the brain

L C Dempsey, D P Winestock, J T Hoff
Case Reports

Stab wounds of the brain

L C Dempsey et al. West J Med. 1977 Jan.

Abstract

Unlike the penetrating injuries to the brain caused by missiles, injuries by stabbing are largely restricted to the wound tract. Early recognition, debridement and judicious antibiotic therapy can limit or prevent complications in the management of stab wounds. Among the common sequelae of stab wounds of the brain are pneumocephalus, meningitis, intracerebral hemorrhage and direct blood vessel or nerve injury.

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