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Splenic Injury from Gunshot Wounds to the Chest Without Diaphragmatic or Peritoneal Violations
The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care
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Publication Date
11-1-1991
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Abstract
Three cases of isolated splenic injury without peritoneal penetration are described. Two patients were explored because of bullet trajectory, one was explored because of a positive physical examination. Two patients had minor splenic injuries. One required splenorrhaphy. A review of intraperitoneal injury from extraperitoneal gunshot wounds is presented.
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Frank R. Kennedy, Arthur W. Fleming and Rosalyn P. Scott. "Splenic Injury from Gunshot Wounds to the Chest Without Diaphragmatic or Peritoneal Violations" The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care Vol. 31 Iss. 11 (1991) p. 1561 - 1562 ISSN: 0022-5282 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/rosalyn_scott/6/