Abstract:Introduction Penetrating spinal cord injury (SCI) by gunshot is relatively common in Brazil, and the literature available is scarce. This study aims to report the experience of a level I trauma center, exploring epidemiological data, clinical features, treatment, and outcomes of victims of gunshot wound to the spine. Material and Methods A retrospective study was performed and included all victims of gunshot wound to the spine at João XXIII Hospital from April 2011 to March 2014 (36-month period). The epidemio… Show more
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