Treatment of Gunshot Injuries of the Chest
Abstract
The pathomorphology of gunshot wounds, diagnostic and treatment tactics have been well studied, although not completely. Currently, gunshot wounds of the chest occupy second or third place behind wounds of the head and extremities. The issues of diagnostic scope and surgical activity remain unresolved. This article is devoted to studying the effectiveness of treatment of gunshot wounds of the chest and includes 109 patients. Issues of diagnostic and treatment tactics, treatment results are considered.
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