Scans Reveal the Nail’s Dangerous Path
Upon arrival at KGMU, detailed MRI scans revealed the exact trajectory of the nail. It had entered through the lower part of the boy’s neck and jaw and extended into his cranium.
Medical professionals noted that the nail had “barely missed” a critical blood vessel. Any deviation in its path could have led to instant death or severe brain damage.
KGMU shared the scan images with local media, showing how perilously close the metal object was to vital structures in the brain.
A Four-Hour Life-Saving Surgery
Boy, 7, has three-inch nail removed from his brain after horror accident – The Mirror
The hospital promptly assembled a specialized team of surgeons from its Neurosurgery and ENT departments to plan the high-stakes operation.
“It was during the investigation that we discovered the nail had gone from the neck to the brain, narrowly missing a blood vessel,”
