Citation

Mandal AK, Boitano MA. Am. Surg. 1978; 44(3): 165-173.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, Southeastern Surgical Congress)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

637422

Abstract

The characteristics of shotgun ammunition and ballistics are discussed to give an understanding of how shotgun wounds differ from all other types of civilian penetrating wounds. Five case examples of shotgun injuries to blood vessels involving the neck and extremities are presented to highlight problems encountered and to point out the principles of management. The importance of muzzle-to-victim range, preoperative arteriography and the definite place of conservation treatment are stressed.

Language: en