A silent epidemic: Exploring the clinico-epidemiological impact of explosion and gunshot injuries in the emergency department of a tertiary hospital in Somalia

Background: Mass casualty incidents, such as explosions and gunshot wounds (GSWs), pose significant public health challenges. This study analyzes the clinico-epidemiological profile and outcomes of patients with explosive injuries and GSWs in Somalia. Method: A retrospective analysis was conducted o...

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Published in:	African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Main Authors:	Hussein Hassan Mohamed, Hassan Adan Ali Adan, Selim Turfan, Murat Aysin, Mohamed Farah Yusuf Mohamud
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-12-01
Subjects:	Mass casualty Gunshot wounds Explosive injuries Trauma care Triage
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X25000382