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A shot between the eyes

L W Vaughn, R C Pruett

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |February 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Surviving a cranial gunshot wound is rare, and remaining neurologically intact is even more unusual. This report details such an extraordinary case of recovery after a gunshot to the head.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Cranial gunshot wounds (GSWs) frequently lead to severe neurological deficits due to direct brain tissue damage and secondary effects.
    • Survival rates are often low, and those who do survive typically experience significant and permanent neurological impairments.

    Observation:

    • This case report describes an individual who sustained a cranial gunshot wound.
    • Remarkably, the patient survived the initial injury and presented with no discernible neurological deficits.

    Findings:

    • The patient's ability to survive a direct cranial gunshot wound without neurological impairment is highly atypical.
    • Imaging and clinical examinations confirmed the trajectory and impact, yet revealed an absence of functional deficits.

    Implications:

    • This case challenges the typical understanding of injury patterns and outcomes following cranial GSWs.
    • It highlights the potential for unexpected resilience of the brain and may inform future treatment strategies and prognostic assessments for penetrating head trauma.

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