Car Windshield Wiper in the Brain: Case Report

Abstract

Background Transorbital intracranial penetrating injury is rare. Damage caused by a huge metallic foreign body is very critical and life-threatening.

Method We report an extremely rare case of transorbital intracranial penetrating metal strip (a car windshield wiper), which has not previously been reported in the literature.

Results Emergency craniotomy was performed; the object was removed successfully, and the patient's life was saved.

Conclusion With the life-threatening penetrating brain injury caused by a huge foreign body, prompt surgical treatment and comprehensive postoperative treatment are important to save patients' lives.

Keywords

penetrating brain injury - transorbital - wiper

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