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INTRODUCTION
The greater the ignorance the greater the dogmatism
(William Osler)
The most worst injuries depending upon the range,
velocity and caliber of the shot
Typically involved both soft tissue and bones
Wounds caused by gunshot lead to unique and complex
injury patterns
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PHYSICS OF THE GUNSHOT WOUNDS
Wounding capacity depends upon kinetic energy
impact
K.E =
Wounding power
Velocity determine the wounding capacity
Injury caused by a bullet is directly proportional to
the amount of energy transferred and to the actual
energy expended
2
2
1
mv
2
)( exitimpact VVmP −=
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MECHANISM OF GUNSHOT INJURIES
Components of projectile wounding
1. Penetration (transfer destructive energy to
surrounding tissue)
2. Permanent cavity formation
3. Temporary cavity formation
4. Fragmentation (primary, secondary)
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FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEGREE
OF INJURIES
Velocity of bullet
Size of bullet
Drag and retardation
Composition of bullet (single, multiple)
shape of the bullet
Extent of cavitations that occurs
Deviation (yaws)
9. CLASSIFICATION OF GUNS ON THE
BASIS OF VELOCITY
Low velocity (< 350 m/s).
Medium velocity (350-600
m/s)
High velocity (> 600 m/s)
Velocity approximately 50 m/s
is required to penetrate the
skin
65 m/s fracture the bone
14. COMPOSITION OF BULLET
Shape and consistency of
bullet determine the nature of
wound
Bullet alloy composition 2%
tin, 6% antimony and 92%
lead
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FIREARM TERMENOLOGYFIREARM TERMENOLOGY
BALLISTICSBALLISTICS (science of projectile motion)(science of projectile motion)
Relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving underRelating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under
their own momentum and the force of gravity; "ballistic missile"their own momentum and the force of gravity; "ballistic missile"
Handguns (pistol, revolvers)Handguns (pistol, revolvers)
RiflesRifles
ShotgunsShotguns
Yaw (oscillation around the long axis of the bullet)Yaw (oscillation around the long axis of the bullet)
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CLASSIFICATION OF GUNSHOTCLASSIFICATION OF GUNSHOT
WOUNDSWOUNDS
1.1. Based on the velocity (energy transferred)Based on the velocity (energy transferred)
Low energy transfer woundsLow energy transfer wounds
High energy transfer woundsHigh energy transfer wounds
Middle energy transfer woundsMiddle energy transfer wounds
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CLASSIFICATION OF GUNSHOTCLASSIFICATION OF GUNSHOT
WOUNDSWOUNDS
2.2. Simplest classification schemeSimplest classification scheme
A.A. Penetrating woundsPenetrating wounds
low velocity projectilelow velocity projectile
embedded in the tissueembedded in the tissue
small point of entrysmall point of entry
Examples handguns bullet (release energyExamples handguns bullet (release energy
100-500J)100-500J)
B.B. Perforating woundsPerforating wounds
High velocity (high energy transfer wounds)High velocity (high energy transfer wounds)
Exit wound larger than entryExit wound larger than entry
In and outIn and out
Examples rifles bullet woundsExamples rifles bullet wounds
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C.C. Avulsive woundsAvulsive wounds
Loss of tissueLoss of tissue
Irregular fragments from bombsIrregular fragments from bombs
grenadesgrenades
3.3. Gugala and Lindsey classificationGugala and Lindsey classification
1.1. High or low energy woundsHigh or low energy wounds
2.2. Involvement of vital structure (neuralInvolvement of vital structure (neural
and vascular)and vascular)
3.3. Wound type (non-penetrating,Wound type (non-penetrating,
penetrating, perforating)penetrating, perforating)
4.4. Fracture (intra-articular and extra-Fracture (intra-articular and extra-
articular)articular)
5.5. contaminationcontamination
CLASSIFICATION OF GUNSHOTCLASSIFICATION OF GUNSHOT
WOUNDSWOUNDS
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Wounds
ENTRY WOUND
Smaller size
If at contact blast skin
.
Inverted margins.
Abrasion collar
present
EXIT WOUND
tear of tissues
Split outward skin
Everted margins
Abrasion collar
absent
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Wounds
ENTRY WOUND
Burning
/blackening /singing
/tattooing seen
Laed ring seen
EXIT WOUND
No such
phenomenon seen
Lead ring not seen
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MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
General principles (ATLS protocol)General principles (ATLS protocol)
Rule out (look for)Rule out (look for)
multiple injurymultiple injury
inspection of entrance and exit point (multiple)inspection of entrance and exit point (multiple)
Penetrating, perforating, avulsive woundsPenetrating, perforating, avulsive wounds
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MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
17 % patient of GSW to the face have associated17 % patient of GSW to the face have associated
brain injuriesbrain injuries
8 % C-spine injuries8 % C-spine injuries
13 % eye injuries13 % eye injuries
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EMERGENCY TREATMENT OREMERGENCY TREATMENT OR
IMMIDIATE POST TRAMATIC PHASEIMMIDIATE POST TRAMATIC PHASE
A.A. AIRWAY (single most cause of death inAIRWAY (single most cause of death in
GSW to theGSW to the face)face)
Emergency intubations (25-36%)Emergency intubations (25-36%)
Mandible wounds rate of intubations (37-Mandible wounds rate of intubations (37-
53%)53%)
Mid face (18-36%)Mid face (18-36%)
Cricothyroidotomy (tracheal)Cricothyroidotomy (tracheal)
tracheostomytracheostomy
B.B. BreathingBreathing
C.C. circulationcirculation
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D.D. Hemorrhage ControlHemorrhage Control
– Direct pressureDirect pressure
– PackingPacking
– Epistaxis control (foley, balloon catheters)Epistaxis control (foley, balloon catheters)
– Reductions of fracture segmentReductions of fracture segment
– Angiography and embolizationAngiography and embolization
– Ligation and tying offLigation and tying off
EE.. AnalgesiaAnalgesia
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KAZANJIAN -PHASE APPROACH (MANGMENT)
PRIMARY SURGICL PHASE
A. Wound toilet
B. Conservative debridement (removal of devitalize tissue)
C. Removal of teeth (extensive damage)
D. Wound evaluation and exploration
E. Primary surgical reconstruction
immobilization of bony fragments
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KAZANJIAN -PHASE APPROACH (MANGMENT)
Recons plates
MMF
External pin fixation
Archbar
Splint
F. Closure of skin and mucosa
(local flaps-grafts)
G. Drainage (contaminated wounds)
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CONTAMINATION
• All gunshot wounds are contaminated
• Missile fragment, bullet, lodged in tissue leads to abscess
formation
• Intra-articular bullet fragments and bullet near to nerves
should removed
• Projectiles from gunshot are not sterile
• Prophylactic antibiotics plus tetanus prophylaxis indicated
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GOALS OF RECONSTRUCTION
• Restoration of function
• Rebuilding of facial feature and improvement of
appearance
• Preparation of patient to re enter in society
• Improvement of psychodynamics
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EARLY RECONSTRUCTION
ADVANTAGES
Early stabilization and support of soft tissue
Decrease scar contracture
No secondary surgery
No long term facial deformity
DISADVANTAGES
Infection
Lack of tissue for proper covering
Long operating time
Loss of bone graft
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DELAYED RECONSTRUCTION
ADVANTAGES
Satisfactory result in appearance and function
less chance of infection
Implant can be placed
Patient afford second surgery
Decrease chance of failure of reconstruction
DISADVANTAGES
Loss of facial deformity
Scar revision
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GRAFT SOURCESGRAFT SOURCES
BONE GRAFT SOURCESBONE GRAFT SOURCES
RibsRibs
Illiac graftIlliac graft
fibulafibula
CalvariumCalvarium
Alloplastic bone materialAlloplastic bone material
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ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT FOR
RECONSTRUCTION
1. Hard tissue defect
Radiographs for assessment of extent of defect
Site of defect
Size of defect
2.Position of residual fragments
3.Assessment of soft tissue bed
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DIFFERENT FLAPS
Pedicle flaps
A. Local flaps
1. mucosal
2. skin
3. fats
B. Distant flaps
1. fasciocutaneous
2. myocutaneous
Free flaps (totally removed
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SPECIALIZED SRUCTURE DAMAGE
1. Facial nerve (3-6%) GSW
a. Contaminated wounds repair delayed for 48-72 hrs
b. Repair should be made in initial surgical procedure.
c. should not be delayed more than a months
2. Salivary duct
a. Repaired or ligated (intravenuse catheter or
polymericsilicone tubing
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MANAGEMENT OF SALIVARY FISTULAE:
(A Classification of Reported Methods in the Literature)
1. Diversion of secretion into the mouth
A. Reconstructive methods
Delayed primary repair of duct
Reconstruction of duct with vein graft
Mucosal flaps
Suture of proximal duct to buccal mucosa
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B. Formation of a controlled internal fistula
T-tube or catheter drainage into the mouth
Drainage of proximal duct by a catheter
C. gland removal
D. Local therapy to the fistula
Excision
Cauterization
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2. Depression of secretion
A. Surgical approaches
Duct ligation
Sectioning of the auricotemporal or Jacobsen's nerve
B. Conservative approaches
Administering nothing orally to the patient until the fistula closes
Drugs: atropine or Pro-banthine
Radiotherapy
Repeated aspiration and pressure dressing
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PENETRATING NECK INJURIESPENETRATING NECK INJURIES
GSW of the face may be associated with entrance andGSW of the face may be associated with entrance and
exit wound in the neck.exit wound in the neck.
MONSANS Zones of the neck.MONSANS Zones of the neck.
Zone 1;area from clavicle to cricoidZone 1;area from clavicle to cricoid
cartilage (mortality 12 %)cartilage (mortality 12 %)
ContentsContents
– A.A. carotid arteriescarotid arteries
– B.B. subclavian arteries and veinssubclavian arteries and veins
– C.C. internal jugular veinsinternal jugular veins
– D.D. thoracic duck, esophagusthoracic duck, esophagus
– E.E. thyroid gland, tracheathyroid gland, trachea
– F.F. brachiocephalic trunk etcbrachiocephalic trunk etc
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ZONE-2ZONE-2
Area from cricoid cartilag to the angle of mandibleArea from cricoid cartilag to the angle of mandible
ContentsContents
Common carotid arteriesCommon carotid arteries
Internal and external carotid arteriesInternal and external carotid arteries
Internal jugular veinsInternal jugular veins
LarynxLarynx
Cranial nerves X, IXCranial nerves X, IX
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ZONE-3 (From Skull Base To TheZONE-3 (From Skull Base To The
Angle Of Mandible)Angle Of Mandible)
ContentsContents
– Carotid arteriesCarotid arteries
– Internal jugular veinsInternal jugular veins
– Cranial nervesCranial nerves
Mandibular fractures accompanied by injuries to zone-3Mandibular fractures accompanied by injuries to zone-3
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MANAGEMENT OF ZONE
PENETRATING NECK WOUNDS
• ATLS protocol for airway
• Primary survey
• Secondary survey (rule out hard sign of vascular
and laryngotracheal injury)
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MANAGEMENT OF ZONE
• Symptomatic patient
• Zone-1 perform angiography followed
by neck exploration
• Direct essophagoscopy vs
postoperative barium swallow