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Paper| Volume 23, ISSUE 1, P21-24, 1992

Craniocerebral war wounds: non-specialist management

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-1383(92)90119-D
Craniocerebral war wounds: non-specialist management
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      Abstract

      The non-specialist management of 28 craniocerebral war wounds is described. Of these, 26 were operated upon of which three died. Two of the survivors developed wound abscesses in the early postoperative period. None developed epilepsy while in hospital. Aspects of the operative management are discussed.
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      Publication history

      Accepted: April 8, 1991

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-1383(92)90119-D

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      © 1992 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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