On September 17, 2024, Lebanon suffered a devastating attack involving the simultaneous detonation of explosive-laden pagers, yielding 12 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries, mainly to the eyes, face, and hands. Hospitals faced overwhelming challenges, with over 80 surgeries performed by the American University of Beirut’s ophthalmology department within four days. This incident underscores a disturbing evolution in warfare tactics and their significant impact on medical preparedness and civilian safety.
Letter by Ramzi A, Baha’ N (…) Kheir WJ et 2 al. in World J Emerg Surg