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I got hit with keys n my head & doc put one staple have lasceration on my right of my head by my temple no ct was order can something serous change?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Superficial: It sounds like you have a laceration of the scalp.Your brain is protected by a thick bone called the skull.If you suspect brain damage, return to your doctor.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I got hit with keys n my head & doc put one staple have lasceration on my right of my head by my temple no ct was order can something serous change?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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