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VIEIRA, Camila Lins. Transfixing injury in a child: a case report. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2013, vol.13, n.2, pp. 57-61. ISSN 1808-5210.

Penetrating injuries to the neck and head can have significant morbidity and mortality. Rapid assessment and prompt management of life threatening conditions especially airway and vascular control is essential in early management. The following article it is a case report of a child after accident transfixing neck and face, seeking to bring a literature review on the subject and the current guidelines for treating this type of injury.

Palavras-chave : penetrating injury; child; domestic accidents.