Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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The relationship between maxillofacial trauma and alcohol abuse has been well documented. The onset of acute alcohol withdrawal following the injury can seriously complicate and compromise the treatment of the maxillofacial injuries as well as be potentially lethal for the patient. A clear understanding of the biochemistry, development, signs and symptoms, and management of acute alcohol withdrawal is necessary for the oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · May 1982
Case ReportsAtypical Brown-Sequard syndrome following gunshot wound to the face.
A case report of an atypical Brown-Sequard syndrome following a gunshot wound to the face has been described. Initial physical examination gave no evidence of spinal cord injury. Later examination revealed neurologic deficits consistent with a Brown-Sequard syndrome. This article shows the possibly delay in onset of clinical manifestations of cord injuries that may occur following head and neck trauma and the importance of a thorough physical, neurologic, and radiographic examination of the traumatized patient.