[Multiple wounds caused by a 5.56 mm bullet: the Famas, a competitive weapon].
A case is reported of multiple wounds to abdomen and spine from a 5.56 mm bullet. Differing from currently used weapons, a high speed bullet is projected producing damage that has been studied precisely and compared with lesions caused by conventional bullets. The weapon responsible is progressively equipping a certain number of French regiments.
Clinique de Chirurgie Viscérale et vasculaire, Hôpital du Val de Grâce, Paris.
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Jancovici
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Jourdan
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Mianne
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Naudan
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Brissiaud
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Pailler
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005389:Firearms; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery
Polyblessure par balle de 5.56: le Famas, une arme compétitive?