부산대학교 도서관

Craniofacial penetrating injuries are most commonly caused by gunshot and stab wounds. However, rare cases resulting from other uncommon sharp objects, such as chopsticks, metal bolts, and arrows, have been reported. High- or low-energy projectile injuries in the craniofacial region can lead to significant complications that require surgical intervention or airway protection. Early appropriate airway management in patients with craniofacial penetrating injuries is crucial as facial soft tissue can swell quickly after injury, compromising the airway and ventilation. We reported a 66-year-old female patient admitted to our hospital following acute craniofacial penetrating trauma, with a steel rod in the nasopharynx. This report presents the successful perioperative airway management of the case, in which nasotracheal intubation was impossible.