Wound ballistics: the management of assault rifle injuries.
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چکیده
Studies in our wound ballistics laboratory have shown that excellent healing can occur in complicated assault rifle wounds that are free of tension and well drained. A conservative approach to debridement and excision of tissue in uncomplicated extremity wounds may be a valid and resource-saving technique.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Military medicine
دوره 155 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990