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  • Title: [Experiences in the treatment of gunshot injuries of the extremities].
    Author: Hamdan TA.
    Journal: Beitr Orthop Traumatol; 1989 Jul; 36(7):329-31. PubMed ID: 2803197.
    Abstract:
    Report on 7 years experiences in missile injuries of the extremities in patients of the Iraqui-Iranian war. The main wounding agent were misstes splinters in 71% of cases. Three types of injuries were distinguished: primary, secondary and tertiary. Compound fractures were seen in the majority of the casualties. The average time needed for reaching the hospital was 6 hours. The war casualties have been classified into three categories. Repeated proper physical examination was done by a well trained team in the casualty department.
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