Saleh was caught during a firing between 2 rival gangs

The doctors had to ensure that the operation did result in heavy bleeding

Saleh has reported that his hearing has been partially restored

A 29-year-old Yemeni national named Saleh had a bullet stuck in his head when he was caught during a firing between 2 rival gangs as he was returning from a shop when he was 10-years-old. Upon being taken to a hospital, his wound was cleaned but the bullet was not removed. This had resulted in Saleh experiencing constant headaches, becoming deaf and seeing discharges flow from his ear. This was due to infections caused due to accumulation of pus. 

Saleh, currently a father of two, sought treatment for this in the Aster Hospital in Bengaluru. The operation took place over a period of one week. The operation was complex as the bullet was lodged very close to vital vascular structures. The doctors had to ensure that the operation did result in heavy bleeding. 

A contrast Computed Tomography (CT) angiography was used to trace the location of the bullet in relation to the blood vessels. A two-dimensional X-Ray was used to get an idea about the projectile path followed by the bullet. The doctors were happy that no complications occurred during the surgery. 

Saleh has reported that his hearing has been partially restored on account5 of the operation. His ear discharges have also stopped. He travelled back to Yemen.