Publication at Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, First Faculty of Medicine |
2017
Abstract
Introduction: Gunshot thoracic injuries are not very common in our geographical location, occurring most frequently in the context of criminal activity or as a result of suicidal behavior. Case report: The authors report the case of a patient who, in a suicidal attempt, caused himself a combined penetrating gunshot injury of the chest with laceration of the lung and a heart gunshot hole, which was diagnosed peroperatively.
Conclusion: Therapy of gunshot injuries in the era of modern medicine should be comprehensive in multidisciplinary cooperation.