Moving Bullet Syndrome can be a Rare Complication of Firearm Related Brain Injury
Categories: Firearm Related Brain Injury
What are the consequences of Moving Bullet Syndrome?
Past Studies
Past Studies were based on military
This Study
This Study examines two cases of civilians with spontaneous migration of bullets that remained in their brains. Neither of the persons had a brain abscess. Both persons had copper-jacketed bullets. In both cases, the persons experienced a decline in abilities and increase in medical symptoms when the bullet had moved. This happened at different points along their recovery continuum. Once the bullets were surgically removed, their conditions improved and they were discharged to home.
Who May Be Affected By These Findings
Persons who have bullets or bullet fragments remaining in their brains and
Caveats
No definitive practice guidelines for surgical treatment of civilian or military penetrating brain injuries existed at the time of this article’s publication. The authors state further research is needed to assess the specific damage that particular bullet types cause.
Bottom Line
Persons who have bullets or bullet fragments remaining in their brains and
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Find This Study
Zafonte, R. D.; Watanabe, T.; & Mann, N. R. (1998). Moving bullet syndrome: A complication of penetrating head injury. Archives of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, (79), 1469-1472.