OUT OF THE WAY BULLET TRAJECTORY IN A CASE OF CIVILIAN GUNSHOT INJURY IN THE HEAD AND NECK REGION

Dr. ANJANKUMAR SAHOO; Dr. SUNITA DHAKAL

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

OUT OF THE WAY BULLET TRAJECTORY IN A CASE OF CIVILIAN GUNSHOT INJURY IN THE HEAD AND NECK REGION

Dr. Anjankumar Sahoo, Dr. Sunita Dhakal

Abstract :

Introduction: Gunshot injuries have become a very common medico–legal issue to be dealt with in emergency department. Because of easy access to the fire arms, the civilian firearm injuries are on rise both in developed and developing countries. The injuries may be homicidal, suicidal or accidental. Case report: Here we present a 28 years male who sustained a bullet injury to his left cheek with abnormal trajectory passes to the right paraverteal region without damaging any vital structures. Conclusion: For gunshot wounds in the head and neck region, basic resuscitation followed by early identification and repair of injuries is required.