@article{ref1,
title="The long-term outcome of retained foreign bodies in pediatric gunshot wounds",
journal="Journal of trauma nursing",
year="2012",
author="Mazotas, Ioanna G. and Hamilton, Nicholas A. and McCubbins, Mary A. and Keller, Martin S.",
volume="19",
number="4",
pages="240-245",
abstract="The purpose of this retrospective review was to determine the long-term consequences of retained bullet foreign bodies in children after gunshot injury. All children managed for gunshot wounds at an urban, level I pediatric trauma center were evaluated, identifying those discharged with retained bullet foreign bodies. Overall, 244 children were treated for gunshot wounds, 107 (44%) had retained foreign bodies, 24 (22%) experienced long-term complications related to retained foreign bodies, and 14 (13%) required removal. Complications occur in a significant subset of pediatric patients with retained bullets. Prophylactic bullet removal appears unnecessary, although close outpatient follow-up is warranted.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1078-7496",
doi="10.1097/JTN.0b013e31827757a7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JTN.0b013e31827757a7"
}