@article{ref1,
title="Contact gunshot wound of the head: diagnosis after surgical debridement of the wound",
journal="Journal of clinical forensic medicine",
year="1999",
author="Prahlow, J. A. and Barnard, J. J.",
volume="6",
number="3",
pages="156-158",
abstract="A case of homicidal contact gunshot wound of the head is described. The victim survived approximately 1 day and one-half following the shooting, during which time the bullet was recovered during surgery, the injuries were 'well-documented', and surgical debridement of the wound destroyed any visible evidence of gunshot residue on the scalp or underlying bone. Autopsy revealed a skull fragment with soot deposition within the depths of the injured brain, allowing an accurate determination of range-of-fire. The case reiterates the importance of performing autopsies on all homicides.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1353-1131",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}