Citation

Pazardzhikliev DD. Balkan Med. J. 2014; 31(3): 254-256.

Affiliation

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital "St. George", Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, AVES Publishing)

DOI

10.5152/balkanmedj.2014.13139

PMID

25337423

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Penetrating neck injuries result from missiles and stab wounds. A gas pistol is a non-lethal weapon for self-defence. CASE REPORT: We present a case where the use of a modified gun led to multiple injuries in a single shot. Four projectiles were embedded in the neck, one in the larynx and three in the cervical spine. The first was removed via a combined external and endoscopic approach, while the rest were put on follow-up.

CONCLUSION: The reported case shows that damage from modified gas pistols, although rarely life threatening, may cause long term discomfort and diminished quality of life.

Language: en