Use of Pterional Craniotomy for Removal of Penetrating Object: Case Report and Surgical Video.

Background: Penetrating injuries are dangerous because they can damage intracranial structures. Removal of the object carries this same risk of injury, so neurosurgeons often visualize the injury via craniotomy during removal.

Case Description: This report illustrates the case of a 41-year-old man who had a penetrating injury with a knife that started in the left nasal passage and extended to the parasellar region.