title: To cut or not to cut: the evolution of exploratory laparotomy for abdominal gunshot wounds.
authors: Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans 70112-2822, USA.
authors: R C
authors: RC
authors: Smith
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: O'Leary
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D014857:Warfare; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery