@article{ref1,
title="An unusual lethal gunshot wound to the head",
journal="Medico-legal journal, The",
year="2016",
author="Shaqiri, Elmas and Xhemali, Bledar and Ismaili, Zija and Sinamati, Admir and Vyshka, Gentian",
volume="85",
number="1",
pages="51-54",
abstract="Atypical gunshot wounds present a challenge for the forensic expert, and sometimes differentiating these from a blunt trauma can be difficult. A careful crime scene investigation can be helpful in finding additional evidence and clarifying the nature of the injuries. We describe a case of an unusual craniocerebral injury that was initially interpreted as a blow from a wooden object. The appearance of the wound lacked the classical characteristics of entrance and exit bullet wounds, but the investigation showed it was due to the ricocheting of a destabilized bullet. Potentially lethal, craniocerebral gunshot injuries are a common occurrence in developing countries even in non-conflict areas, with very bad outcomes even when treated aggressively in specialized neurosurgical facilities. The authors briefly discuss similar cases and opinions in the relevant literature, emphasizing the importance of a rational approach during the reconstruction of the crime scene.<br><br>© The Author(s) 2016.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0025-8172",
doi="10.1177/0025817216678718",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0025817216678718"
}