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Published on: June 10, 2020
Suicide bomb attack causing penetrating craniocerebral injury
Manzar Hussain1, Muhammad-Ehsan Bari
1Department of Neurosurgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi 75300, Pakistan.
Chinese Journal of Traumatology = Zhonghua Chuang Shang Za Zhi
|February 7, 2013
Summary
A rare case of penetrating brain injury from an intracranial nail after a suicide bomb attack was successfully treated. Surgical removal of the nail led to significant recovery of motor function.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Neurology
Background:
- Penetrating cerebral injuries from foreign bodies are uncommon in civilian settings, with most cases reported in warfare.
- Intracranial foreign bodies pose significant risks, including infection, hemorrhage, and neurological deficits.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old male sustained a penetrating brain injury from a single intracranial nail following a suicide bomb attack.
- Clinical presentation included right-sided weakness, indicative of neurological compromise.
Findings:
- Skull X-ray confirmed the presence of a single intracranial nail.
- Surgical removal of the nail via craniotomy was performed with meticulous care to preserve surrounding brain tissue.
- At 6 months post-operation, the patient demonstrated improved right-sided motor power.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of successful surgical intervention for rare intracranial foreign body injuries.
- Prompt diagnosis and removal can lead to favorable neurological recovery in patients with penetrating brain trauma.
- Emphasizes the importance of advanced neurosurgical techniques in managing complex traumatic brain injuries.
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