Skull base fracture from penetrating trauma by a metal straw: A case report

Otolaryngology Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mariana R. DeFreitas, Robb A. Wasserman, Daniel K. Park, David E. Bartlett, John P. Nazarian, Jason A. Pietryga
DOI: 10.1016/j.xocr.2026.100738
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Abstract

• Environmental benefits of reusable rigid straws must be balanced with risk of trauma • Serious rigid straw injures have been reported in the media and medical literature • Case reports aid in a better understanding and treatment of this rare injury • Concrete example of straw-related injury with skull base fracture in a toddler is presented • Both treatment and prevention are important for minimizing morbidity

Fields of Study & Subjects

Foreign Body Medical Cases Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries Facial Trauma and Fracture Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Otolaryngology Case Reports
Volume
39
Pages
100738–100738
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN