Deliberately inflicted, penetrating injuries of the maxillofacial region (Jael's syndrome). Report of 4 cases

Four cases of intentional knife wounds of the maxillofacial region are presented. In all instances the patients were conscious at the time of admission, with a knife blade in situ. Treatment consisted of simple removal of the knife. Post surgical recovery was rapid and uneventful. No fatalities resu...

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Published in:	Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery Vol. 16; no. 2; p. 60
Main Authors:	Harris, A M, Wood, R E, Nortjé, C J, Grotepass, F
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Scotland 01.02.1988
Subjects:	Adult Facial Injuries - surgery Humans Male Maxillary Sinus - injuries Orbit - injuries Wounds, Stab - surgery
ISSN:	1010-5182
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Summary:	Four cases of intentional knife wounds of the maxillofacial region are presented. In all instances the patients were conscious at the time of admission, with a knife blade in situ. Treatment consisted of simple removal of the knife. Post surgical recovery was rapid and uneventful. No fatalities resulted and no permanent vascular or neurological damage occurred.
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ISSN:	1010-5182
DOI:	10.1016/S1010-5182(88)80019-2