Civilian cases of tangential gunshot wounds to the head.
J Trauma
; 40(1): 57-60, 1996 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-8577000
A series of 168 civilian cases of tangential gunshot wounds to the head is presented. Neurologic deficits on presentation were generally minimal. Computed tomographic (CT) scans were performed in 51% of patients, and abnormal CT findings were noted in 35% (18% of all patients). Major operative procedures were required in 9% of the patients. Serious sequelae of tangential injuries are described even with patients who initially have no neurologic abnormality. We suggest that a CT scan is warranted in all cases of tangential gunshot wounds to the head.
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Heridas por Arma de Fuego
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Traumatismos Craneocerebrales
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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J Trauma
Año:
1996
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
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Estados Unidos