title: Bullet retrieval in the operating room.
abstract: Valuable trace evidence is often lost or destroyed because of faulty collection and preservation techniques during surgical management of gunshot wounds. An experiment was conducted to show the importance of proper collection techniques and preservation of forensic evidence. Results are noted, a discussion is given, and a protocol for the surgical retrieval of bullets is presented.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Hanshaw
mesh_terms: D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009873:Operating Rooms; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*