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. 1975 Jan;59(1):52–56. doi: 10.1136/bjo.59.1.52

Intracranial complications of transorbital stab wounds.

J C De Villiers, D Sevel
PMCID: PMC1017344  PMID: 1125159

Abstract

Oscular and orbital injuries due to stab wounds may mask underlying serious intracranial damage. The correct clinical assessment and treatment of such cases require the attention of a team comprising a neurosurgeon, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, and plastic surgeon.

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