VENA-CAVAL IMPALEMENT - AN UNUSUAL LAWN-MOWER INJURY IN A CHILD

Authors
MUNOZJUAREZ M DRUGAS GT HALLETT JW ZIETLOW SP
Citation
M. Munozjuarez et al., VENA-CAVAL IMPALEMENT - AN UNUSUAL LAWN-MOWER INJURY IN A CHILD, Mayo Clinic proceedings, 73(6), 1998, pp. 537-540
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Mayo Clinic proceedings → ACNP
ISSN journal
00256196
Volume
73
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
537 - 540
Database
ISI
SICI code
0025-6196(1998)73:6<537:VI-AUL>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
Penetrating injury to the vena cava is a potentially life-threatening condition that necessitates prompt recognition and immediate treatment . Herein we describe a unique lawn mower-related injury in a 4-year-ol d boy, resulting in the impalement of the inferior vena cava by a fore ign body projectile. Relevant concepts in the management of children w ith lawn mower injuries are discussed, with emphasis on penetrating in jury to the inferior vena cava.