Citation

Froede RC, Pitt MJ, Bridgemon RR. J. Forensic Sci. 1982; 27(2): 428-432.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, American Society for Testing and Materials, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7097211

Abstract

The problems encountered by the surgeon, the radiologist, and the pathologist in the interpretation of radiopaque fragments within tissue are illustrated by a case report. Deformation, particularly flattening, of round pellets should be recognized as a gross radiographic pitfall. The potential and actual external and internal tissue damage resulting from a close-range shotgun blast are also discussed. Careful study of the radiographs, examination of the weapon and ammunition, and the information obtained from good investigation by trained law-enforcement officers should prevent possible misinterpretation.

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