Self-inflicted abdominal gunshot wounds with the 0.357 magnum handgun.
In an 18-month period, three self-inflicted abdominal gunshot wounds with 0.357 magnum handguns were managed in a community hospital. This clinical experience is described and certain unique aspects of these injuries are noted.
Sheridan
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General Surgery Service, Evans U.S. Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, CO.
Pilar
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J
Diddams
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A
Servis
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H
D000059:Accidents; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005389:Firearms; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery