The differential diagnosis between self‐inflicted and nonself‐inflicted, suicidal and
homicidal, injuries is difficult or impossible in many cases and, above all, cannot be made on …

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are one of the most common infectious diseases
requiring antibiotics. However, complications of SSTIs may lead to the overprescribing of …

Background Knives cause more disabling injuries than any other type of hand tool. Study
Objectives This study investigates knife-related injuries requiring Emergency Department …

The presence of retained foreign bodies in the maxillofacial region as a consequence of
penetrating injuries from knives is poorly documented in the scientific literature. This …

Impalement injuries to the craniofacial region are uncommon due to the fact that the face is a
smaller target in relation to the rest of the body. We report a case of a 26-year old man who …

Introduction Impacted foreign bodies in the complex maxillofacial region is uncommon and
their safe removal is a challenge. Case presentation The authors report an unusual case of …

Purpose The aim of the present study was to characterize the profile of victims of
interpersonal physical violence (IPV) caused by a knife or other sharp instrument, identify …

Domestic violence against women remains one of the most difficult obstacles in the growth
of civilization. The maxillofacial region is commonly involved, and injuries are complex to …

Vascular injuries are a constant risk in facial trauma, although bone and soft tissues of the
face have provided some protection to the larger blood vessels. However, penetrating …

Introduction Assaults inflicting penetrating head and neck trauma have potential for serious
morbidity or mortality. This paper studies in-depth all cases treated at a level one trauma …