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Adequate knowledge of such helps in developing preventive and management protocols in the region. The study aims to document the presentation and challenges of TBI in our centre.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional design was conducted at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Only adult (\u226518 years) patients were recruited consecutively from the emergency room following a diagnosis of TBI. Data were obtained with the aid of a study pro forma which recorded participants\u2019 sociodemographic information, pre-hospital indices and clinical examination\/investigations. Imaging findings, surgical information and follow-up findings were also recorded. 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