title: A thorn in the side.
abstract: This case demonstrates the importance of a thorough secondary survey in the management of ballistic injury. It also illustrates the need for systematic use of radiology, and the early management of life threatening conditions--regardless of whether their cause is known.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Fries
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Campbell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000346:Afghanistan; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008887:Military Medicine; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*