title: Clinical aspects of ball-bearing bomb injuries.
abstract: This paper reports the effects on 22 victims of a bomb containing ball-bearings. Of five patients requiring admission to hospital three had sustained injuries due specifically to ball-bearings. The mechanism of the weapon, and the nature of the injuries are described. The particular type of wounds sustained, their presentation and management are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D000368:Aged; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003638:Deafness / Q000209:etiology; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology