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We experienced three patients who survived from gunshot injury(38 caliber handgun and shotgun) to head and neck.

One was accidently penetrated from left to right submandibular region by the bullet. Two cases fired for homicide and unintentional accident were penetrated to bifurcation of left common carotid artery and left mastoid region, each other. However, fortunately there were no significant injuries to vital structures such as brain or great vessels, and with adequate primary and supportive care they could be discharged with no significant sequelae. But one case was transfered to neurosurgery for angiography. The cases are presented with a preview of literature.