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A Case Report of Penetrating Head Injury to a Non-Trauma Centre

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Penetrating head injuries have high morbidity and mortality rates with resultant debilitating neurological deficit for survivors. Most of these patients present to Level A trauma centres with comprehensive tertiary care facilities, however some of these patients could present as “walk-ins” to a regional non-trauma centre. This could be the case in a regional, district, urban hospital like ours. Deliberate acts of violence among youths could result in penetrating head injury with a machete. Early clinical and neuroradiological assessment to identify and prevent life-threatening complications is vital.

Source: European Journal of Medical and Health Research

DOI: 10.59324/ejmhr.2025.3(5).05

Authors: Babajide Adenekan, Osayamen Iyekekpolor

Institution: North Manchester General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413866882

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