management for anterior abdominal gunshot wounds, we have applied this concept to virtually all types of penetrating trauma. Gunshot wounds to the back represent only a small percentage of all penetrating posterior injuries and an even smaller percentage of all gunshot wounds. In a series of 192 patients who sustained gunshot wounds to the back
management for anterior abdominal gunshot wounds, we have applied this concept to virtually all types of penetrating trauma. Gunshot wounds to the back represent only a small percentage of all penetrating posterior injuries and an even smaller percentage of all gunshot wounds. In a series of 192 patients who sustained gunshot wounds to the back
Penetrating abdominal trauma typically involves the violation of the abdominal cavity by a gunshot wound (see the image below) or stab wound.
Gunshot wound of left lower leg; Gunshot wound of left posterior thorax; Gunshot wound of left posterior thorax with thoracic cavity penetration; Gunshot wound of left shoulder; Gunshot wound of left thigh; Gunshot wound of left upper arm; Gunshot wound of low back; Gunshot wound of low back with retroperitoneal penetration; Gunshot wound of
Penetrating abdominal trauma typically involves the violation of the abdominal cavity by a gunshot wound (GSW) or stab wound.
Gunshot wound of foot; Gunshot wound of forearm; Gunshot wound of hand; Gunshot wound of head; Gunshot wound of hip; Gunshot wound of knee; Gunshot wound of left ankle; Gunshot wound of left axilla; Gunshot wound of left buttock; Gunshot wound of left chest wall; Gunshot wound of left chest wall with thoracic cavity penetration; Gunshot wound
Gunshot Wounds to Abdominal Solid Organs
wound to the stomach Abdominal stab wounds unlike gunshot wounds are relatively benign.
gunshot wound. There was no associated intra-abdominal trauma. Significant hematoma and violation of the tunica albuginea with extravasation
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One minor quibble, wouldn’t it be better to break the shooter’s neck instead of leaving a gunshot wound? (Just sayin’, now I’m sure I’ll get lectured!)
Thanks again!
Hillcountrycowboy