Gunshot Injuries: Patterns, Presentations, and Outcomes of Civilian Hospital Experiences in a Developing Country Setting

Background: Gunshot injuries are considered a health burden as well one of the intricate emergencies in civilian medical practice. In this study, we aim to determine pattern presentation and management outcome general hospital setting sub-Saharan African country.Methods: This is retrospective, hospital-based study conducted between January 2015 December 2019 teaching review clinical gunshot injuries. All patients’ records were reviewed during period.Results: The total number patients involved was 157 with 83% male predominant. About 50% from age group 20–29 years that most affected. commonest anatomical site affected lower limb (41.4%) upper (22.9%), had been diagnosed fractures (49.7%) soft tissue (28.7%). Wound debridement procedure performed for 91 (58.0%) patients. pullet has significant relation P-value 0.002. Additionally, about 45% (72 patients) have stayed more than 20 days it significantly by types treatment provided, which stay 0.00.Conclusion: Most young males. Upper common presentations. debridement, bone fixation, laparotomy treatments success rates, despite prolonged stays.