%0 Journal Article
%T Multiple-projectile penetrating neck injury from a modified nail-containing gas pistol
%J Balkan medical journal
%D 2014
%A Pazardzhikliev, Dimitar Dimitrov
%V 31
%N 3
%P 254-256
%X 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>
%G en
%I AVES Publishing
%@ 2146-3123
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.5152/balkanmedj.2014.13139