Trap guns injuries in rural Sri Lanka

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2007

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College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka

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BACKGROUND: Trap gun injuries are not uncommon in rural Sri Lanka. They cause considerable morbidity and mortality. Peripheral vascular injuries are encountered frequently among the victims. METHOD: A retrospective analysis of the injuries, methods of treatment, and results was performed. Details of fifty eight (58) patients were studied. Operative details were accurately recorded in a separate log book. Perusal of bed head tickets and the records of the judicial medical officer too helped. RESULTS: Two (02) patients died and six (06) others had amputation of lower limb at different levels. One survivor had severe tourniquet shock syndrome. Twenty eight percent (28%) of patients had wound infection. CONCLUSION: Abdominal injuries carry a high risk of mortality. Lower limb injuries are associated with a high incidence of vascular injuries. Lag time is the single most important factor that affects the outcome of the peripheral arterial injuries. Prognosis of popliteal artery injuries is particularly poor.

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Conducted Energy Weapon Injuries

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The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery. 2007; 25(2): pp.18-24

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