Abstract
The incidence and number of victims of gunshot injury in the United States increases yearly. Rapid acute assessment of these individuals includes radiologic examinations. This article is an overview of current management practices and information relevant to the radiologist who is called upon to evaluate these patients.
MeSH terms
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Brain Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Injuries / etiology
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Extremities / diagnostic imaging
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Extremities / injuries
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Forensic Medicine
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Humans
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Neck / diagnostic imaging
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Neck Injuries
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Radiography
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Spinal Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Spinal Injuries / etiology
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Thoracic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
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Thoracic Injuries / etiology
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Wounds, Gunshot / complications
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Wounds, Gunshot / diagnostic imaging*