Author:
Abad Syed,McHenry Ian DS,Carter Lachlan M,Mitchell David A
Abstract
Abstract
Historically airguns were powerful weapons. Modern models, though less lethal, are still capable of inflicting serious or life threatening injuries. Current United Kingdom legislation fails to take into the account the capacity for airguns to maim and kill. We believe that airguns should be governed by the same law that applies to firearms. We present a case of a potentially fatal airgun injury to the neck. The airgun pellet caused a defect in the anterior wall of the external carotid artery, which required rapid access and surgical repair. We discuss the mechanism of airgun injury and review the literature in terms of investigation and management.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Clinical Neurology,General Dentistry,Otorhinolaryngology
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