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Sickle Removed From Man's Brain After Mumbai Assault
6 May
Summary
- Doctors removed a sickle-like tool from a man's skull after an assault.
- The tool penetrated 1.5 inches into the patient's brain.
- The patient remained conscious and alert with no neurological deficits.
Doctors at Sion Hospital in Mumbai have successfully performed emergency surgery to remove a sickle-like tool from a man's skull. The incident occurred after an alleged assault. The patient was brought to the hospital on May 2nd, conscious and alert, with no neurological deficits.
Radiological examinations revealed the weapon had penetrated 1.5 inches into the left side of his brain. A neurosurgical team, with the support of anaesthetists, conducted the operation. The procedure to remove the embedded 'koyta' was successful.
Following the surgery, the patient remains conscious and is currently undergoing treatment in the trauma ICU. His condition is reported as stable, with steady signs of improvement.
