Trans-orbital intra-cranial air gun injury

PURPOSE. To describe a case of trans-orbital intra-cranial air gun injury with a discussion on air gun related morbidity and mortality. METHODS. Case report and literature review. RESULTS. The air gun pellet travelled through the orbit without penetrating the globe. It passed into the middle cranial fossa through the superior orbital fissure and lodged in the temporal lobe. The patient was managed conservatively with antibiotics and antiepilectis. CONCLUSIONS. Air gun design has changed in recent years resulting in an increased morbidity and mortality. Stricter legislation on the sale and use of these weapons needs to be implemented.