# Traumatic brain injury cases in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/traumatic-brain-injury-cases-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-08-27T07:48:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Medical facilities in Vietnam have treated several cases of severe traumatic brain injuries involving different causes and demographics.

In one instance, a 27-month-old girl from Phu Tho required emergency surgery at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases after a fall resulted in an epidural hematoma and a fractured occipital bone. Following the removal of a hematoma in the posterior fossa, her motor and cognitive functions reportedly returned to normal.

Other reported incidents include a 40-year-old woman in Hanoi who survived a motorcycle collision with a container truck. The accident caused an open traumatic brain injury with brain tissue protruding through a 12 cm wound, requiring a five-hour surgical procedure to stabilize. Additionally, a 21-month-old child died at the National Children's Hospital following a brain injury sustained while standing on an electric motorbike.

## Claims

- A 40-year-old woman from Hanoi named N. T. M. C. was involved in a motorcycle collision with a container truck. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases activated a red alert protocol to treat the patient. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Dr. Tạ Việt Phương, Head of Neurosurgery, led the examination and consultation for the patient. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The patient suffered an open traumatic brain injury, including fractures to the frontal, temporal, and parietal bones. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Brain tissue was found protruding through an open wound in the frontal region. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: National Hospital for Tropical Diseases treats severe brain injury after motorcycle collision

A 40-year-old woman survived a severe motorcycle-truck collision in Hanoi after emergency surgery for traumatic brain injuries. Separately, a 21-month-old died following an electric motorbike accident.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-hospital-for-tropical-diseases-treats-severe-brain-injury-after-motorcycle-collision

### 2026-08-18: Toddler undergoes emergency brain surgery after severe head injury

A 27-month-old girl in Vietnam recovered after emergency surgery for a severe brain injury caused by a fall that initially appeared minor.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toddler-undergoes-emergency-brain-surgery-after-severe-head-injury

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