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This report aims to describe the management and surgical challenges associated with low-velocity penetrating brain injury caused by an axe.

March 27, 2026CureusOpen Access

Low-Velocity Penetrating Cranial Trauma With a Retained Axe: Surgical Management and Operative Challenges in a Civilian Assault Case

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JGJason GolmeiKing George's Medical University SKShubham KaushalKing George's Medical University HPHanuman PrasadKing George's Medical University

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Case report demonstrates effective surgical intervention in a civilian penetrating brain injury case, indicating management strategies for similar scenarios.

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This report aims to describe the management and surgical challenges associated with low-velocity penetrating brain injury caused by an axe.
Emergency surgical exploration performed to remove the retained axe
Debridement of devitalized tissue and dural repair conducted
Non-contrast CT utilized for diagnostic imaging
Patient achieved stable neurological status post-surgery
Residual left-sided hemiparesis persisted after discharge
No new neurological deficits observed at 15-day follow-up

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Golmei et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c6207d15a0a509bde18eaf https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.105822

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Case report demonstrates effective surgical intervention in a civilian penetrating brain injury case, indicating management strategies for similar scenarios.

Low-Velocity Penetrating Cranial Trauma With a Retained Axe: Surgical Management and Operative Challenges in a Civilian Assault Case

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