An Operative Case of Air-Gunshot Wound to the Thoracic Spine
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 584-588, 1997.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
The authors report a rare case of air gunshot wound to the thoracic spinal cord in Korea. A case of 17 year-old girl with a air-gunshot wound to the thoracic spine was presented with paraplegia. Radiologic studies revealed a bullet in the fifth thoracic spinal canal. The cerebrospinal fluid leaked through the entry point of the bullet was noted. After laminectomy and dural opening, a intramedullary hematoma with lodged bullet in the contused cord was found. They are removed successfully with any postoperative complications. The bullet was composed of lead. We report this case focusing on the pathophysiology and surgical treatment with review of literatures.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Paraplegia
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Postoperative Complications
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Spinal Canal
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Spinal Cord
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Spinal Cord Injuries
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Spine
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Wounds and Injuries
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Wounds, Gunshot
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Hematoma
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
1997
Document type:
Article