title: High-energy ballistic and avulsive injuries. A management protocol for the next millennium.
abstract: This article discusses high-energy ballistic and avulsive injuries, which are a formidable challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. Management protocols are provided for the next millennium.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Reconstructive Surgery and R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Manson
mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000293:injuries; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012886:Skull / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*