Rescue of a Child with Fatal Cardiothoracic Injuries from an Air Gun: A Case Report

Background: Mortalities resulting from firearms to the chest are still common worldwide. Although relatively uncommon compared other age groups, gunshots that occur in children fatal catastrophic events especially those penetrate thoracic cage. Air guns (pellets) less devastating than conventional firearms, but they can be particularly children. Case presentation: We present successful management for a child presented with major cardiothoracic injuries caused by an air gunshot (pellet) penetrated and passed through heart lung posterior mediastinum. Conclusions: The young penetration into cage could make as lethal firearms.