J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 1997 Dec;25(6):353-5.

Trans-orbital penetrating head injury with a door key.

Seex K, Koppel D, Fitzpatrick M, Pyott A.

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Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.

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We report a unique case of transorbital penetrating head injury with a door-key. The case highlights the difficulties of preoperative ophthalmological assessment in the presence of a retained object and discusses the management of this and related injuries.

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