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South African Journal of Surgery
versión On-line ISSN 2078-5151
versión impresa ISSN 0038-2361
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OMURA, T et al. Crossbow injury to the neck. S. Afr. j. surg. [online]. 2017, vol.55, n.1, pp.35-37. ISSN 2078-5151.
Crossbow injuries are uncommon among penetrating trauma. The tendency for a crossbow bolt to remain in situ appears to limit catastrophic haemorrhage despite the involvement of major vessels.1 Here we report our experience with an injury to the left internal jugular vein by a crossbow bolt. The injury was successfully treated by emergency neck exploration. Crossbow injuries are uncommon among penetrating trauma. The tendency for a crossbow bolt to remain in situ appears to limit catastrophic haemorrhage despite the involvement of major vessels.1 Here we report our experience with an injury to the left internal jugular vein by a crossbow bolt. The injury was successfully treated by emergency neck exploration.