Penetrating head injury by arrow
Authors:
S. Kovalčíková 1,2; V. Vybíhal 1,2; M. Plevko 1,2; M. Keřkovský 3,4; P. Fadrus 1,2; M. Smrčka 1,2
Authors‘ workplace:
Neurochirurgická klinika LF MU, Brno
1; Neurochirurgická klinika FN Brno
2; Klinika radiologie a nukleární, medicíny LF MU, Brno
3; Klinika radiologie a nukleární, medicíny FN Brno
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Published in:
Cesk Slov Neurol N 2025; 88(2): 115-117
Category:
Letter to Editor
doi:
https://doi.org/10.48095/cccsnn2025115
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