Failed Suicide Attempt: From the Forehead to the Mediastinum. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Outside of gunshot wounds, suicidal behavior involving the head is rare. This case presents a patient with a favorable outcome despite a risk of mediastinitis. The anatomy of the deep cervical spaces and the absence of an anatomical barrier to the mediastinum are important to know to prevent this complication.
Jacques N, Boisliveau L.
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Incidence of Gunshot Wounds: Before and After Implementation of a Shall Issue Conceal Carry Law [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction. This study examined the incidence of gunshot wounds before and after enacting a conceal carry (CC) law in a predominately rural state. Methods.
Haan, James +3 more
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Determined to die! Ability to act following multiple self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the head. The cook county office of medical examiner experience (2005-2012) and review of literature [PDF]
, 2015 Cases of multiple (considered 2+) self-inflicted gunshot wounds are a rarity and require careful examination of the scene of occurrence; thorough consideration of the decedent’s psychiatric, medical, and social histories; and accurate postmortem ...
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Gunshot wound without entrance hole: where is the trick? - a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
, 2015 The presence at CT scan of more retained bullets than expected could be a very difficult interpretation challenge in the early management of gunshot wounds.
Baiocchi, G +5 more
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Penetrating injuries in dogs and cats: a study of 16 cases [PDF]
, 2008 The objective of this retrospective study was to assess radiographical and surgical findings, surgical management and outcome of penetrating injuries in dogs and cats by evaluating patient records.
De Rooster, Hilde +3 more
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WSES classification and guidelines for liver trauma [PDF]
, 2016 The severity of liver injuries has been universally classified according to the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) grading scale. In determining the optimal treatment strategy, however, the haemodynamic status and associated injuries ...
Abu-Zidan, Fikri M. +18 more
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Outcomes and costs of penetrating trauma injury in England and Wales [PDF]
, 2008 The official published version of the article can be found at the link below.Background: Penetrating trauma injury is generally associated with higher short-term mortality than blunt trauma, and results in substantial societal costs given the young age ...
Christensen, MC +4 more
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History of the Innovation of Damage Control for Management of Trauma Patients: 1902-2016 [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: To review the history of the innovation of damage control (DC) for management of trauma patients. Background: DC is an important development in trauma care that provides a valuable case study in surgical innovation.
Ball, Chad G. +9 more
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Experience with human normal immunoglobulin in patients with gunshot wounds and sepsis
Медицина неотложных состояний, 2022 Patients with gunshot wounds and sepsis are among the most severe ones — mortality in them is about 30 %. The frequency of gunshot wounds reaches 54–70 %.
V.R. Horoshko, O.O. Buhayi
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Penetrating Laryngeal Trauma: Management of Severe Injuries Without Open Reduction Internal Fixation. [PDF]
LaryngoscopeThyroid and cricoid cartilage fractures that are displaced or have multiple fracture lines are traditionally managed with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). In practice, patients with penetrating laryngeal trauma may have small fragments of cartilage that are difficult to reduce and fixate.
Nguyen HH +6 more
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