Tracheotomy as a surgical access for removal of bullet in the trachea: A case report
Alexandria Journal of Medicine, 2018 Gunshot tracheal injury with retained bullet fragment inside the trachea presents a challenge for removal. The treatment of the tracheal injury depends on the magnitude of the tracheal wound and the presence of injury to adjacent organs.
Shankar Ramasundram +3 more
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Gun Violence Among School-Age Youth in Chicago [PDF]
, 2009 Outlines findings from data reviews, surveys, and interviews on the victims and perpetrators of youth gun violence, turning points for youth involvement, and possible interventions.
Harold Pollack +3 more
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Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract The present pilot study aimed to assess the transfer of metal residues on fingertips after contact with different items (primary transfer) as well as the transfer of metal residues by human fingertips from metal objects to different surfaces (secondary transfer).
Barbara Bertoglio +5 more
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Gunshot Wound to the Atlantoaxial Spine Associated with Vertebral Artery Occlusive Injury
Brazilian Neurosurgery, 2016 Atlantoaxial spine injuries due to firearm are uncommon. However, civilian gunshot wounds are becoming more frequent in modern society. The authors report a case of a middle age man with a penetrating neck gunshot wound; discuss the complexity of this ...
Rogério Martins Pires de Amorim +5 more
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Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh: Preparedness, Prehospital Care, and Lessons Learned [PDF]
, 2020 On Saturday, October 27, 2018, a man with anti-Semitic motivations entered Tree of Life synagogue in the Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; he had an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and three handguns, opening fire upon worshippers. Eventually
Murray, Keith +4 more
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Reassessing the cardiac box: A comprehensive evaluation of the relationship between thoracic gunshot wounds and cardiac injury [PDF]
, 2017 Background: High energy missiles can cause cardiac injury regardless of entrance site. This study assesses the adequacy of the anatomic borders of the current “cardiac box” to predict cardiac injury.
Carr, Jacquelyn S. +11 more
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Criminology &Public Policy, EarlyView.Abstract Research summary Crime and violence continue to be problems that plague urban areas across the United States and the globe. One key approach for responding to these problems is “focused deterrence” which includes programs that prevent criminal behavior by blending criminal justice, social service, and community‐based action.
Anthony A. Braga +2 more
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A double jeopardy: transection of the aero-digestive tract after penetrating neck trauma
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018 A 32-year-old male patient presented to emergency department after sustained gunshot injury to the neck. Patient according to the advanced trauma life support (A.T.L.S.) protocol appeared stable. The patient complained of dysphagia and odynophagia. Local
Pietro Fransvea, Zamira Keyser
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The Pattern of Oral and Maxillofacial Injuries Among Patients Attending Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es salaam, Tanzania [PDF]
, 2012 To determine the pattern of oral and maxillofacial injuries among patients attended at the Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Descriptive cross-sectional hospital based study.
Kileo, Baraka Fredrick
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Staged endovascular repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm adjacent to a chronic high-flow iliocaval traumatic arteriovenous fistula [PDF]
, 2017 Large-vessel chronic traumatic arteriovenous fistulas are a rare complication after trauma. Delayed presentation can consist of one or more features of high-output cardiac failure, pulsatile abdominal mass, bruit, limb ischemia, and venous congestion. We
Casciani, Tom +4 more
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