An Atypical Craniocervical Firearm Injury Without Neurological Deficit: A Case Report
Abstract
Head and neck regions include many vital anatomical
structures; therefore, firearm injuries of these regions
threaten life more commonly than the other anatomical
regions. In spite of the bullet’s heading towards the cervical vertebrae after a gunshot, this case-report has been
presented as a head and neck firearm injury taking the
unusual path into account after the bullet had entered the
body.
In the firearm injuries, the bullet may follow an unexpected path. Head and neck injuries are life threatening causes including major neurovascular structures; therefore,
demonstrative assessment is important after the first careful evaluation
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Umut Çavuş
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Fatih Kırar
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Mehtap Bayram
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İmam Eren
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Sinem Alp
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Publication Date
April 1, 2012
Submission Date
April 24, 2014
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2012 Volume: 12 Number: 4