AI Article Synopsis
- Air guns, especially BB guns, have become much more powerful, leading to a spike in injuries among children; over 145,000 cases were reported between 2001 and 2011 in the U.S.
- The study focuses on a surgical technique to treat maxillofacial injuries in kids caused by BB guns.
- A specific case is outlined where a 13-year-old had a BB gun injury, and the goal was to effectively retrieve the projectile and restore nasal function using a minimally invasive endoscopic method.
Article Abstract
Air guns, particularly BB (ball-bearing or bullet ball) guns, have gained significant power and velocity over the last few decades. More than 145,000 pediatric patients suffered injuries attributed to air guns in the United States between 2001 and 2011, and approximately 22,000 pediatric emergency department visits are attributed to air gun-related injuries annually (Hyak et al., 2020 [1]). This study aims to describe an effective surgical technique in addressing maxillofacial injuries caused by BB gun projectiles in the pediatric population. We present a detailed surgical approach for endoscopic endonasal retrieval of a transorbital projectile in a 13-year-old male who sustained a maxillofacial BB gun injury, with the goal of restoring sinonasal function in a minimally invasive fashion.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104056 | DOI Listing |
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