An unusual case of prolonged intrapulmonary bullet impaction in a child and its successful extraction

Bullet lung injury in adolescent: a case report

“…Penetrating traumas in children have increased to constitute 10-20% of child traumas worldwide. [1][2][3][4] Lung injuries caused by bullets in children occur mostly under war conditions. 1 In recent years, there has been an increase in child injuries caused by firearms in environments other than war conditions.…”

“…[1][2][3][4] Lung injuries caused by bullets in children occur mostly under war conditions. 1 In recent years, there has been an increase in child injuries caused by firearms in environments other than war conditions. 1 Among these, firearms add up to a significant part.…”

“…1 In recent years, there has been an increase in child injuries caused by firearms in environments other than war conditions. 1 Among these, firearms add up to a significant part. 1 A study conducted in the USA determined that the financial loss resulting from workforce loss due to these types of injuries was approximately 48 billion dollars annually.…”

“…1 Among these, firearms add up to a significant part. 1 A study conducted in the USA determined that the financial loss resulting from workforce loss due to these types of injuries was approximately 48 billion dollars annually. 3 The effect of the bullet varies.…”

“…Alternatively, in very selective situations, surgery may not even be performed on asymptomatic people because surgery may cost complications in perioperative or postoperative period. 1 Contrary to popular belief, the "Wait-and-see" method can be used to monitor how the process is going, depending on the patient's stability. 1 We aimed to share our experience of lung injury with firearm.…”