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Gun shot wound neck

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All penetrating neck wounds are potentially very dangerous and require emergency treatment. The choice of treatment for the stable patient remains controversial, a number of studies encouraging mandatory surgical exploration and a similar number encourage selective surgical exploration. Knowledge of the physical properties of the penetrating object or weapon can help to determine a treatment plan and predict the risk of injury- All tracheal and esophageal injuries with structural damage should be repaired primarily. A case of Gun Shot Wound Neck was air evacuated to Army Hospital R & R Delhi Cantt in a tracheostomised state. Patient was evaluated in detail, he had trachea esophageal fistula. The management of this case is discussed along with principles of management of war injuries.

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  1. Deptt. of ENT, AH ( R & R), Cantt - 10, Delhi

    L. K. Kochhar, V. K. Shukul & Rahul Sharma

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Kochhar, L.K., Shukul, V.K. & Sharma, R. Gun shot wound neck. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 56, 49–50 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02968775

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