Experience: a brain surgeon dropped part of my skull on the floor
In May 2017, a gym incident led to a misdiagnosed brain bleed for a 34-year-old man, initially thought to be a stroke. After his partner insisted on a CT scan, doctors discovered an arteriovenous malformation, prompting a complex surgery involving three neurosurgeons. The operation, lasting over 16 hours, was crucial to prevent further bleeding and potential death.