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The role of neurosurgery in armed conflicts
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Military Institute of Medicine – National Research Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, Poland
Submission date: 2025-08-26
Acceptance date: 2025-08-28
Publication date: 2026-09-15
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Miłosz Chwiałkowski
Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Klinika Neurochirurgii, ul. Szaserów 128, 04-141 Warszawa, Polska
LW 2026;104(3):175-177
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Neurosurgery, as a surgical subspeciality, frequently fulfils a crucial role during armed conflicts. The specific nature of craniocerebral injuries poses a challenge in diagnostic and therapeutic management. An analysis of military operations in recent years underscores the importance of developing and investing in neurosurgical resources within the military healthcare services.