Abstract | BACKGROUND: Severe isolated facial injuries arising from the explosion of dry cell battery in children is extremely rare. The management of the resultant tissue devastation in a scarce resource economy can be quite challenging. METHOD: We report a case of 12 year old boy who sustained extensive oral and facial blast injuries caused by shattering of a locally assembled fan as result of an explosion of four 1.5 Volts dry cell batteries. He had multiple lacerations and avulsion of facial soft tissues as well avulsion and fractures of the mandible and maxilla. There was associated oronasal communication and avulsion of the anterior teeth in the upper and lowerj aws. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: Extensive life threatening injuries can be caused by a simple device such as a 1.5v dry cell battery. Early surgical intervention offers the best hope for full recovery.
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Authors | A O Akinbade, D A Fadeju, R O Braimah, K C Ndukwe |
Journal | Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria
(Niger J Med)
2011 Apr-Jun
Vol. 20
Issue 2
Pg. 279-81
ISSN: 1115-2613 [Print] Nigeria |
PMID | 21970244
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Blast Injuries
(complications, surgery)
- Child
- Electric Power Supplies
(adverse effects)
- Explosions
- Facial Injuries
(etiology, surgery)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Mandibular Fractures
(etiology, surgery)
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Soft Tissue Injuries
(etiology, surgery)
- Tooth Avulsion
- Treatment Outcome
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