Department of Neurosurgery, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Publications

• Research Article   
  Incidence, pattern and outcome of stray bullet injuries: three years' experience in a teaching institute
  Author(s): Sohail Amir*, Shahid Ayub and Mushtaq
  
  Objectives: The purpose of this study is to better define incidence, pattern, and outcome of stray bullet. Material and methods: The current study summarizes the data on stray bullet injuries presenting to the emergency department Hayatabad medical complex, Peshawar, from January 2016 to November 2020. A total of 24 subjects were included for three years. We enrolled all patient who had head or spine injuries caused by stray bullet. Data were extracted on Demographic profile, site of injury, operative procedure, complication and mortality, were recorded on prescribed proforma. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 and presented in tabulated form. Results: A total of 24 subjects were included for 3 years.17 (70%) were male patients and 7 (30%) were females. Male to female ratio was 2:1. out of 24 c.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.15651/2449-1942.22.10.006

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