Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Differences in Entry and Exit Gunshot Wounds: A Statistical Analysis of 80 Cases
Partha Pratim Das, Rishav Rittam Sarmah, RajappanBejoys , Rozeela Bhutia, Pinki Pratim Das, Bhumija Khakhlary, Kumar Pinku Pratim and Kanak Chandra Das
Page: 844-846 | Received 12 Oct 2024, Published online: 31 Dec 2024
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Abstract
Firearm injuries are one of the most common injuries that is fatal for human life. Homicidal gun shots are most common, but accidental and suicidal injuries are also prevelent. In India, all the fatal cases of firearm injuries are brought for medicolegal autopsy. In most of the set up for autopsies, facilities are limited like nonavailability of CT scan and some times even X‐ray. In such condition naked eye finding sare the only finding son which we have torely and give opinion. In this study, conducted from May 2022 to May 2024 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Assam, India, statistical analysis of entry and exit gun shot wounds in 80 riffled firearm‐ related fatalities was done to elucidated if ferences in size, shape, margin characteristics and associated features. Total 180 entry wounds and 110 exit wounds were examined and results were summarized. This study will help per forming autopsy surgeons and trainees to identify and differentiate gun shot wounds and also aim to support them in crime scene reconstruction and inform the development of ballistic analysis protocols.
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Partha Pratim Das, Rishav Rittam Sarmah, RajappanBejoys , Rozeela Bhutia, Pinki Pratim Das, Bhumija Khakhlary, Kumar Pinku Pratim and Kanak Chandra Das. Differences in Entry and Exit Gunshot Wounds: A Statistical Analysis of 80 Cases.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.844.846
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/makrjms.2024.12.844.846