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Successful Topical Treatment of a Gunshot Wound: A Case Report Publisher



Tajalli S1 ; Hamzekhani M2 ; Farzi F3 ; Abueshaghi MS4 ; Imani A5
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  1. 1. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  3. 3. Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
  4. 4. Lordegan Shohada Hospital, Shahrekord, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran, Student Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

Source: Trauma Case Reports Published:2023


Abstract

Gunshot wound leads to deep soft tissue damages known as penetrating trauma. Wound healing in patient with the gunshot is a dynamic and complex process that requires a suitable approach to promote the healing process. The reason for this is that such wounds are usually deep and extensive. Modern wound dressing in perforated wounds without a fracture or neurovascular injury may be considered for wound healing of outpatients. We report on an 18-year-old girl patient with gunshot wound who was referred to the wound clinic. The symptoms of wound dehiscence in the periumbilical site were observed following to lose suture after primary surgery. Therefore, a new special dressing approach was adopted. Healing of periumbilical wound was successfully achieved at the end. © 2023 The Author(s)