Gunshot Defense Wounds: Three Case Reports and a Literature Review

Defense wounds generally occur when a victim attempts to protect vital organs and blood vessels during an assault, and are therefore typically located on the forearms or hands. Gunshot-induced defense wounds are less frequent compared to stab wounds, which have been extensively described in the lite...

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Published in:	Forensic Sciences
Main Authors:	Laura Ambrosi, Simona Nicolì, Davide Ferorelli, Roberto Vaglio, Biagio Solarino, Marcello Benevento
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Subjects:	gunshot injuries ballistics gunshot defense wounds
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6756/4/4/40

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