Ballistic trauma

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.

Ballistic trauma
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