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DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1778733
Case Report

An Interesting Case of Penetrating Brain Injury Due to Assault with Meat Chopper Knife

Bal Krishna Ojha
1   Department of Neurosurgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Qazi Zeeshan
1   Department of Neurosurgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
,
Rahul Miglani
1   Department of Neurosurgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Abstract

Penetrating injuries to brain are rare and mostly result from warfare injuries, suicidal/homicidal firearm injuries, or accidental injuries. In general, they are associated with poor outcome. We report the challenges faced in managing an interesting case of penetrating brain injury as a result of assault with meat chopper knife that underwent surgical intervention and had a good outcome.

Keywords

penetrating brain injuries - meat chopper knife - surgical intervention


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Article published online:
22 January 2024

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