Gunshot wound of the atlas in a youth

Authors
Missori, P Tarantino, R Nardacci, B Delfini, R
Citation
P. Missori et al., Gunshot wound of the atlas in a youth, CHILD NERV, 15(6-7), 1999, pp. 357-358
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM
ISSN journal
02567040 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
6-7
Year of publication
1999
Pages
357 - 358
Database
ISI
SICI code
0256-7040(199907)15:6-7<357:GWOTAI>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
The case of a bullet retained, without causing neurological symptoms, in th e anterior arch of a youth's atlas after a gun had been fired a short dista nce from his mouth is reported. The patient was managed with external stabi lization.