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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic pathology
    • Ballistics
    • Trauma surgery

    Background:

    • Shotgun injuries are common, yet distinctions between shot and buckshot wounds are poorly understood by clinicians.
    • This lack of understanding can impact patient management and outcomes.

    Observation:

    • Cadaver extremities were used to simulate injuries from 12-gauge loads of No. 6 shot and 00 buckshot.
    • The "wounding" characteristics were analyzed based on ballistic performance.

    Findings:

    • Buckshot projectiles demonstrated distinct wounding patterns compared to standard shot.
    • The study confirmed that buckshot wounds align with expected ballistic behaviors, highlighting their potential severity.

    Implications:

    • Findings underscore the critical need for clinicians to differentiate between shot and buckshot injuries.
    • Understanding these differences is vital for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in trauma cases involving shotgun wounds.