Gunshot wounds are the commonest cause of penetrating abdominal injuries, in which the abdominal cavity is injured by penetration of an injury
'The residents contacted me about a severe gunshot wound requiring urgent surgery. abdominal wound, as he crosses under an ornate
Gunshot wounds in the abdominal region can range from minor wounds to severe traumatic injuries depending on the anatomical structures the bullet penetrates. While the leading cause of blunt abdominal trauma-related deaths in the United States in adults ages 15 to 24 is due to motor vehicle collisions, abdominal gunshot wounds account for up to
I have a soldier who died of wounds on 7 April 2024 of Gunshot Wound to abdomen. How long could a soldier survive an abdominal wound
Consistent debridement, fasciotomy, and complete drainage of the wound are only indicated in deep gunshot wounds. A surgical revision of the abdominal cavity is indicated for all penetrating abdominal gunshot injuries. The watch-and-wait approach with surgical wound management and hospitalization is
The approach to patients with penetrating abdominal trauma depends on whether the injury is a gunshot wound (GSW) or a stab wound and the patient's hemodynamic
Western Trauma Association Algorithm for the Care of Abdominal Gunshot Wounds. (2024) Western Trauma Association. Abdominal Gunshot. Wound. Shock
Penetrating abdominal trauma typically involves the violation of the abdominal cavity by a gunshot wound (see the image below) or stab wound.
Abdominal Trauma: Evaluating Gunshot, Knife Wounds and Blunt Force Injuries
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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