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KMID : 1033220230130010035
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Journal of Acute Care Surgery
2023 Volume.13 No. 1 p.35 ~ p.38
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Submandibular Injury Caused by the Close-Range Firing of a Military Blank Cartridge Shot
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Kim Hyo-Jin
Lee Dong-Hyoun
Lee Kyung-Won
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Abstract
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Few studies have reported injuries caused by a blank cartridge shot (BCS) into the head and neck. Weexperienced a case of minor injury resulting from BCS (despite the close proximity). The patient wasa 20-year-old male soldier who attempted suicide by firing a BCS from a K2 rifle into his mouth. Hesuffered from skin and soft tissue defect in the submandibular area with burns and minimal bleeding. Acomputed tomography scan showed subcutaneous emphysema which was suspected to be related to theprojectile gas released during the firing of the BCS, and a tiny fragment without hematoma or structureinjuries. We closely observed the clinical features including the occurrence of infection and functionalabnormalities. The subcutaneous emphysema faded away along with the soft tissue defect. After woundmanagement was completed on the 13th hospital day, the patient was transferred to the Department ofPsychiatry without any problems.
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KEYWORD
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facial injury, firearms, military
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