Abstract

NOGUEIRA NETO, João Nunes et al. Injury caused by spiked stab wound in the maxillofacial region: Case report. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2015, vol.15, n.1, pp. 41-44. ISSN 1808-5210.

Physical agression is a major cause of hospital care in emergencies. Affecting mainly young males, they result in impairment of the maxillofacial complex. However stab wounds impacted this region are uncommon and knowledge of its peculiarities is essential for treatment. Care about the maintenance of airway and hemodynamic parameters as well as neurological, ophthalmological and vascular aspects are part of this interdisciplinary treatment. The objective of this study was to report the treatment of a male patient in middle age, affected by stab wound with a knife impacted in the maxillofacial region.

Keywords : Violence; Woundsand Injuries; Maxillofacial Trauma.