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World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Review

Gunshot wound without entrance hole: where is the trick? A case report and review of the literature

Authors: Silvia Ministrini, Gianluca Baiocchi, Frida Pittiani, Daniele Lomiento, Federico Gheza, Nazario Portolani

Published in: World Journal of Emergency Surgery | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

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. The modern non operative management of haemodinamically stable patients without peritonitis requires that the trajectory of the bullet is clearly recognized. This clinical case reporting of a gunshot wound without evident entry hole, allows to discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic implications in the management of gunshot wounds cases with atypical entry and/or exit holes.
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Metadata
Title
Gunshot wound without entrance hole: where is the trick? A case report and review of the literature
Authors
Silvia Ministrini
Gianluca Baiocchi
Frida Pittiani
Daniele Lomiento
Federico Gheza
Nazario Portolani
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Emergency Surgery / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1749-7922
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-015-0048-z

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