TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Multiple-projectile penetrating neck injury from a modified nail-containing gas pistol
JO  - Balkan medical journal
A1  - Pazardzhikliev, Dimitar Dimitrov
SP  - 254
EP  - 256
VL  - 31
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2146-3123
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5152/balkanmedj.2014.13139
ID  - ref1
ER  -