bullet extraction
Removing lodged projectile
Bullet extraction is the surgical removal of a bullet from a body.
The procedure ranges from straightforward to complex depending on location and proximity to vital structures.
In some cases, bullets are left in place when extraction poses greater risk than the projectile itself: The surgeon determined bullet extraction wasn't necessary since it had lodged safely in muscle tissue.
- gunshot woundDamage from discharged firearm
- entry woundWhere something pierced body
- exit woundWhere ammunition leaves flesh
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- trauma surgeryOperations for acute injuries
surgical tools · sterile field · evidence collection · forensic pathology · anesthesia · field surgery · post-operative care · chain of custody · forceps · firearm maintenance · trace evidence · metal detector · crime scene investigation · X-ray · tweezers · infection prevention · projectile · operating room
bullet extractionwound treatment
Care for injuries
tissue repair · wound closure · wound healing · suturing · reconstructive surgery
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