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Gunshot Wounds to the Forearm

Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1995
The rising incidence of civilian gunshot wounds has been well documented. Approximately 4% to 20% of these wounds consist of injuries to the forearm. An organized approach to the treatment of these injuries should be used to obtain an optimal result. Factors to be considered in treatment include the type of weapon and bullet involved, the neurovascular
M, Hahn, E, Strauss, E C, Yang
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Gunshot Wounds to the Elbow

Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1995
Gunshot wound injuries to the elbow are rare. This article presents the experience of the King/Drew Medical Center. Classification and management of these injuries are emphasized. An algorithm is presented.
J K, Brannon   +4 more
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Gunshot Wounds of the Orbit

The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, 1980
Isolated gunshot wounds of the orbital contents are relatively rare, and therefore their management deserves updating in terms of current practices. Two cases of isolated gunshot wounds to the orbital contents are presented, and the diagnosis, management, and prognosis are reviewed.
W F, Grant, K G, Swan
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Gunshot wound of the fetus

Pediatric Surgery International, 2011
We report here a fetus, who was delivered via cesarean section in 32th gestational week from a 37-year-old mother and sustained multiple gunshots. Post-natal evaluation revealed eight entry-exit holes and the baby was transferred to our clinic.Upon admission, peripheral pulses were nonpalpable, appropriate fluid administration and blood transfusion ...
Feryal, Gun   +3 more
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Suicidal gunshot wounds

Forensic Science International, 1994
Suicidal gunshot wounds were reviewed for a 6 year and 6 month period with respect to age, sex, type of firearm, anatomical location of the entrance wound, alcohol use, location of the event and the presence of a suicide note. There was a total of 64 suicidal gunshot wounds, the majority of which were found in males.
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Gunshot Wound Review

Annals of Emergency Medicine, 1996
There is no serious argument about the wounding potential of various kinds of penetrating projectiles. The laws of physics in concert with modern bullet testing have clarified and quantified the mechanisms by which bullets disrupt tissue. Despite this scientific background, much misinformation persists in the wound-ballistics literature.
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GUNSHOT WOUNDS TO THE URETER

The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care, 1976
Since our last review 17 more patients have been treated for ureteral gunshot injuries. In six cases the upper ureter, in two the middle, and in nine cases the lower ureter was involved. Associated visceral injuries were numerous with the small intestine the most commonly injured.
H U, Eickenberg, M, Amin
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Gunshot Wounds of the Heart

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 1972
Abstract Of 245 patients with penetrating wounds of the heart who reached the emergency room of Detroit General Hospital (Receiving Branch) alive during a 13 1/2 year period, 27 had gunshot wounds. These wounds are increasing in frequency both relatively and absolutely, so that now almost 50% of the heart wounds seen are caused by gunshots. A program
C, Carrasquilla   +3 more
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Maxillofacial Gunshot Wounds

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, 2015
AbstractThe majority of maxillofacial gunshot wounds are caused by suicide attempts. Young men are affected most often. When the lower one-third of the face is involved, airway patency (1.6% of the cases) and hemorrhage control (1.9% of the cases) are the two most urgent complications to monitor and prevent.
Olga, Maurin   +8 more
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Gunshot Wounds to the Spine

Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1995
Gunshot wounds to the spine are becoming more prevalent, especially in urban areas. Neurologic injury can occur even if the projectile does not penetrate the spinal canal. Initial treatment should consist of stabilizing the patient's medical condition followed by a careful neurologic examination.
G M, Yoshida, D, Garland, R L, Waters
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