Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
The Busan, Ulsan, Gyeoungnam Branch of Korean Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Article
두경부 총기 관통상 3례
원나경1, 변준영1, 김동균1, 이강온1
Na Kyoung Won1, Jun Yeong Byun1, Dong Gyoon Kim1, Kang On Lee1
Published Online: May 31, 2020
ABSTRACT
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.
Keywords: Gunshot injury; Head and Neck