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Indian Journal of Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery 3/2013

01-06-2013 | Case Report

Nonmissile Penetrating Spinal Injury with an Impaled Knife: Case Report

Authors: Bodapati Chandramowliswara Prasad, Ramesh Chandra Vemula, Gangumolu Varaprasad

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Issue 3/2013

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Abstract

We report a case of non missile penetrating spinal injury (NMPSI) caused due to an impaled knife in the lumbar region. The patient was neurologically preserved and presented with the knife blade retained in his back. The wound with the knife in situ was explored, the knife removed and a dural laceration was repaired. The wound healed without evidence for cerebrospinal fluid leakage or infection.
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Metadata
Title
Nonmissile Penetrating Spinal Injury with an Impaled Knife: Case Report
Authors
Bodapati Chandramowliswara Prasad
Ramesh Chandra Vemula
Gangumolu Varaprasad
Publication date
01-06-2013
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-010-0213-2

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