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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Materials Science
  • Military Medicine

Background:

  • Gunshot wounds present complex challenges in military medicine.
  • Accurate identification and removal of foreign bodies are crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Previous analyses of firearm-related foreign bodies in conflict zones are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the composition of firearm foreign bodies from soft tissues of military personnel in Ukraine.
  • To investigate the phase composition and structural characteristics of metallic foreign bodies.
  • To assess the potential for magnetic retrieval of ferromagnetic foreign bodies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of elemental, quantitative, and qualitative composition of 1928 removed foreign bodies.
  • Identification of 3690 foreign bodies from 1046 wounded soldiers.
  • Characterization of metallic foreign bodies, distinguishing between ferromagnetic and non-magnetic types.

Main Results:

  • Metal foreign bodies constituted 83% of removed items (1600/1928).
  • Ferromagnetic materials comprised 96.4% (1542/1600) of the metal foreign bodies.
  • Other identified materials included clothing fragments, organic matter, wood, plastic, rubber, concrete, and glass.

Conclusions:

  • The high prevalence of ferromagnetic foreign bodies suggests potential for improved retrieval methods.
  • Development of specialized surgical instruments utilizing permanent magnets is recommended.
  • Magnetic tools could simplify the diagnosis, search, and removal of firearm-related foreign bodies in clinical practice.