title: Management of low-caliber, low-velocity gunshot wounds of the maxillofacial region.
abstract: Low-velocity, low-caliber missile wounds have a wounding profile different from that of high-velocity, high-caliber missiles. The pathophysiology of these types of injuries is discussed. Care for such injuries should be conservative.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital, OH 44109.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Haug
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*