@article{ref1,
title="Multiple-projectile penetrating neck injury from a modified nail-containing gas pistol",
journal="Balkan medical journal",
year="2014",
author="Pazardzhikliev, Dimitar Dimitrov",
volume="31",
number="3",
pages="254-256",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Penetrating neck injuries result from missiles and stab wounds. A gas pistol is a non-lethal weapon for self-defence. CASE REPORT: We present a case where the use of a modified gun led to multiple injuries in a single shot. Four projectiles were embedded in the neck, one in the larynx and three in the cervical spine. The first was removed via a combined external and endoscopic approach, while the rest were put on follow-up. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The reported case shows that damage from modified gas pistols, although rarely life threatening, may cause long term discomfort and diminished quality of life.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2146-3123",
doi="10.5152/balkanmedj.2014.13139",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5152/balkanmedj.2014.13139"
}