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Summary
A pregnant woman sustained a thoraco-abdominal fetal injury from a stray bullet. The uterus protected internal organs, receiving the projectile and leading to fetal injury. Literature on such cases is reviewed.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sciences
- Trauma Surgery
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Penetrating abdominal trauma in pregnancy is rare.
- Stray bullet injuries pose unique challenges in obstetric cases.
- The uterus can act as a protective barrier for maternal and fetal organs.