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Facial airgun wound

N M Girdler1

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.

The Journal of Trauma
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

An airgun pellet striking the orbit caused a soft tissue injury but did not impair vision due to ricochet. This case highlights the rising incidence of airgun wounds in Great Britain.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Airgun injuries are a growing concern in Great Britain.
  • Orbital trauma can lead to severe visual impairment.

Observation:

  • A patient sustained an airgun wound to the soft tissues of the right orbit.
  • The airgun pellet ricocheted off the orbital bony rim.

Findings:

  • The ricochet prevented globe penetration, preserving visual acuity.
  • No impairment of vision was noted in the affected eye.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for non-penetrating orbital injuries from airgun projectiles.
  • Increased awareness and preventative measures for airgun-related trauma are warranted.