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European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

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01-04-2013 | Original Article

Civilian injuries due to unexploded ordnance in military training areas in southern Israel

Authors: G. Shaked, G. Beck, G. Sebbag, A. Yitzhak, A. Zlotnik, D. Czeiger

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 2/2013

Abstract

Background

The problem of unexploded ordnance (UXO) is global and is usually associated with active or former war zones. Civilian injuries due to UXO in military training areas are not common.

Methods

This is a retrospective case series study based on prospectively collected data on patients who sustained injuries from UXO explosions and were admitted to the Soroka University Trauma Center during a five-year period.

Results

Twelve patients were included in this series. All patients were Bedouin and the distribution of injuries was concentrated around the head and upper and lower extremities, with sparing of the torso.

Conclusion

Awareness and implementation of preventive measures are expected to reduce the incidence of this type of injury.

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Title: Civilian injuries due to unexploded ordnance in military training areas in southern Israel
Authors: G. Shaked
G. Beck
G. Sebbag
A. Yitzhak
A. Zlotnik
D. Czeiger
Publication date: 01-04-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-012-0239-1

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