[Emergency radiation study in thoracoabdominal gunshot wounds]

The paper considers the main issues of a primary emergency radiology in thoracic and abdominal gunshot injury proceeding from some practical experience gained in examining and surgically treating 271 victims with this injury. It defines specific indications to examine either anatomic region and expediency of applying various radiation techniques and procedures. Recommendations are given on the optimum scope of radiology to solve different diagnostic problems. By and large, principles and policy of radiation study are defined in thoracic and abdominal gunshot injuries.