Lomelí-Ramírez JJ, Rivero-Rejón A

Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 177-179
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ABSTRACT

At present, there are several techniques for the approach of patients with penetrating head injury. With the objective to show the experience and review current concepts in its management, we report the case of a 23-year-old man with penetrating skull wound stab in the right temporal region.

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