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Pediatric penetrating brain injuries with intact neurological function: Two case reports of a pencil and a toy wheel encounter.

Shuja Shaukat, Syeda Mahrukh Fatima Zaidi, Irfan Ali Shah, Mishal Shan Siddiqui, Farhad Ali, Shabih Ayesha, Adil Khatri, Abdul Basit Ansari, Atiq Ahmed Khan

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Shuja ShaukatDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan.
Syeda Mahrukh Fatima ZaidiDow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1723-4097
Irfan Ali ShahDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan.
Mishal Shan SiddiquiDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan.
Farhad AliDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan.
Shabih AyeshaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan.
Adil KhatriDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan.
Abdul Basit AnsariDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan.
Atiq Ahmed KhanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan.

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Abstract

Accidental injuries in the pediatric population are common. The response to injury also differs owing to anatomical and physiological differences in children. While such injuries carry a risk of lifelong morbidity, some cases may follow a benign course despite their distressing appearance. We report two cases of accidentally incurred penetrating trauma in the pediatric population with unusual objects, including a pencil and a toy wheel. Despite their intracranial extension, neither of the patients exhibited any discernible neurological deficits. Penetrating brain injuries require early removal and meticulous perioperative care to minimize the risk of long-term adverse neurological events in children.

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head traumapediatricsPenetrating brain injury

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PMID39055671
PMCPMC11271157

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