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M Isa Kara¹, Hidayet B Polat, Sinan Ay

¹Res Assist. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Dentistry, Sivas, Turkey.

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|February 13, 2009

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This case study shows a man with shotgun pellets in his face for 26 years experienced no major complications, only mild cold sensitivity. It suggests long-term retention of facial shotgun pellets may be asymptomatic.

Area of Science:

Trauma Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Forensic Pathology

Background:

Shotgun wounds present complex challenges in facial reconstruction and management.
The optimal approach for managing retained foreign bodies, like shotgun pellets, remains debated.
Long-term consequences of retained facial pellets are not well-documented.

Observation:

A 54-year-old male presented with a history of accidental shotgun wounds to the face sustained 26 years prior.
The majority of shotgun pellets were retained in situ without surgical removal.
The patient reported no symptoms of poisoning, fistula, recurrent infections, or secondary hemorrhage.

Findings:

Despite long-term retention of numerous shotgun pellets, the patient remained asymptomatic apart from mild cold intolerance.

Keywords:

Pellet Shotgun Shotgun wound

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No evidence of lead poisoning or significant inflammatory complications was observed.

The case challenges assumptions about the inevitable complications of retained facial foreign bodies.

Implications:

Long-term asymptomatic retention of facial shotgun pellets is possible.
Conservative management (retention) may be a viable option for certain cases of retained facial pellets.
Further research is warranted to establish guidelines for managing retained facial foreign bodies from ballistic trauma.