Gunshot injury to the colon by expanding bullets in combat patients wounded in hybrid period of the Russian-Ukrainian war during 2014–2020
Abstract Background A gunshot wound to the colon is a frequent injury in armed conflicts. An example of a high-energy modern weapon is hollow-point bullets, which is associated with increased tissue damage and lethal outcome. The aim of this study was to evaluate gunshot injuries to the colon in com...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-01-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-01919-6 |