Distribution Characteristics of Combat-related Shrapnel and Relationship with Weapon Type and Conflict Location: Experiences In An Operational Field Hospital
Abstract:BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of shrapnel distribution in the body and a possible relationship to the type of weapon and type of location of the conflict. METHODS: The records of 246 patients admitted to a level-III trauma center with any kind of firearm injury were examined retrospectively. Ninety patients who had at least 1 radiologically-proven piece of shrapnel in their body were included in the study. For the purposes of the study, the body was divided into 5 reg… Show more
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