title: Laparoscopic retrieval of an intra-abdominal air gun pellet.
abstract: A 19-year-old man presented to the emergency department following an air gun pellet injury to the abdomen. He was clinically stable and underwent laparoscopic retrieval of the pellet, which was found embedded in the small bowel mesentery. He recovered fully and was discharged after 2 days. We further discuss air gun-related injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK.
authors.forename: Zoe
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Oliphant
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK.
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tudor
authors.affiliation: Taunton and Somerset NHS Trust, Taunton, UK.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bamford
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, UK.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mahon
mesh_terms: D034841:Abdominal Cavity; D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008643:Mesentery / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*