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Ballistic trauma
form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ballistic trauma or gunshot wound (GSW) is a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions.[1] The most common forms of ballistic trauma stem from firearms used in armed conflicts, civilian sporting, recreational pursuits and criminal activity.[2] Ballistic trauma is sometimes fatal for the recipient, or causes long term negative consequences.
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Ballistic trauma | |
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Classification and external resources | |
![]() Male skull showing bullet exit wound on parietal bone, 1950s. | |
ICD-10 | T14.1, W34, X95. |
ICD-9 | E922.9 |
DiseasesDB | 5480 |
MeSH | D014948 |
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