Armed Conflict and Penetrating Traumatic Brain Injury in Children in the Gaza Strip - Takeaways - MDSpire

Armed Conflict and Penetrating Traumatic Brain Injury in Children in the Gaza Strip

  • By

  • Mohammed Asfa

  • Joakim Stray Andreassen

  • Abdul Basit Khan

  • Geir Stray Andreassen

  • Mohammed A. K. Matar

  • Alaa A. A. Alaqad

  • Ihab Z. D. Nassar

  • Moath A. J. Albhnasawi

  • Øyvind Olav Salvesen

  • Sasha Gulati

  • Nidal Abuhadrous

  • May 15, 2026

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    Penetrating traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe war-related injury, with significant neurological and psychosocial impacts on survivors.

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    In a cohort of 321 pediatric patients, 45% of those with penetrating TBI were aged 18 years or younger, highlighting their vulnerability in conflict.

  • 3

    Favorable outcomes were observed in 49% of patients, with higher recovery rates in those with mild TBI compared to moderate and severe cases.

  • 4

    Only 17% of pediatric patients received surgical intervention due to overwhelming trauma cases and limited resources in the conflict zone.

  • 5

    The study emphasizes the need for improved access to medical supplies and care in conflict areas to reduce pediatric neurotrauma.

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Armed Conflict and Penetrating Traumatic Brain Injury in Children in the Gaza Strip

  • by Mohammed Asfa, Joakim Stray Andreassen, Abdul Basit Khan, Geir Stray Andreassen, Mohammed A. K. Matar, Alaa A. A. Alaqad, Ihab Z. D. Nassar, Moath A. J. Albhnasawi, Øyvind Olav Salvesen, Sasha Gulati, Nidal Abuhadrous

  • May 15, 2026

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