Rare Brain Surgery: Doctors Save Girl from Migrating Bullet

In a remarkable feat of neurosurgery, doctors at King George's Medical University (KGMU) have removed a "wandering" bullet from the brain of a three-year-old girl. The child sustained a gunshot injury to her head on December 16, 2025. Initial scans at a private hospital showed the bullet lodged superficially.

However, after approximately 20 hours, the bullet had migrated deeper into the basal region of the brain, a development described as "extremely rare." Subsequent imaging revealed further movement to the occipital region. Surgeons employed intraoperative fluoroscopy during the complex procedure to precisely track the bullet's unpredictable path in real time.

This advanced technique allowed for the bullet's safe extraction, crucially minimizing damage to adjacent brain tissue. Following the surgery, the child experienced temporary motor and speech difficulties, along with a fever. As of the report on Thursday, January 30, 2026, her condition has significantly improved, with regained limb movement and object manipulation abilities. She is expected to be discharged soon.