Neurosurgical Care of Nonpowder Firearm Injuries: A Narrative Review of the Literature

Table 1

Summary of important considerations when managing airgun injuries.

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Initial assessment

 Entry wound may be inconspicuous. Assessment especially of the orbital region is needed.

 Prophylactic antibiotic therapy should be instigated for all penetrating wounds.

Investigations

 Low threshold for CT angiography/digital subtraction angiography.

Management

 Debridement and exploration of projectile track to remove fragments where safely possible.

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