In Naberezhnye Chelny, medical teams achieved a remarkable rescue when they treated a 30-year-old man who had the tip of a spearfishing gun lodged in the top of his head. The incident was reported by the City Health Department as a testament to rapid response and careful surgical planning.
The sequence began as the man prepared to load his harpoon for a spearfishing excursion. He heard an unusual hissing sound coming from the cuff and brought the device close to his ear to locate its source. In an moment of misfortune, the loaded gun slipped from his grip and the spear tip penetrated the skull, embedding near the right brow ridge where facial bones meet the skull. Immediate medical attention was sought, and the patient was transported to a hospital for urgent assessment and intervention.
Pioneering imaging and assessment revealed an avulsion comminuted fracture of the superior lateral wall of the orbit with a perforation of the eyeball. Such injuries involve multiple bone fragments and complex damage to the orbital structures, challenging surgeons to restore both form and function while minimizing further harm to the eye and surrounding tissues.
During the operation, the surgical team faced the daunting task of achieving clear exposure to the scleral surface amid scattered bone fragments. The goal was to carefully retrieve the fragments and reposition them to their natural alignment, a process that often requires precise reconstruction with titanium plates to stabilize the orbital walls. The surgeons emphasized the importance of maintaining spatial relationships among the orbital bones to preserve ocular movement and prevent long-term complications.
Thanks to meticulous technique and decisive action, the medical team succeeded in preserving the patient’s eye and vision. The case stands out because such severe orbital and globe injuries can threaten sight, and successful outcomes are not always guaranteed. The patient’s recovery highlights the value of rapid triage, skilled multidisciplinary care, and the use of modern craniofacial reconstruction methods in complex injuries.
In related medical notes from the same department, rare yet striking cases of unusual tumors in young patients are documented. One instance involved a twelve-year-old schoolgirl with a sizable tumor weighing three kilograms that contained built-up teeth, hair, and fatty tissue. This type of presentation underscores the breadth of conditions managed within tertiary medical centers and the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluation to guide safe and effective treatment choices.