Intracerebral sewing needle

Yolas C., AYDIN M. D., Ozdikici M., AYDIN N., Onder A.

Pediatric Neurosurgery, vol.43, no.5, pp.421-423, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000106396
  • Journal Name: Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.421-423
  • Keywords: intracranial sewing needle, penetrating brain injury, pediatric abuse
  • Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A 9-year-old male patient complaining of seizure attack was admitted to the neurosurgery department. Radiologic investigations revealed a 5-cm-long metallic sewing needle extending from the right frontal cortex to the right lateral ventricle. Burr hole surgery was performed and the needle was grasped with biopsy forceps and removed with endoscopic guidance. The patient recovered without any complications. Copyright © 2007 S. Karger AG.