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ArticleNigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association

Hematological Indices of Patients with Retained Lead Pellets in the Craniomaxillofacial Region Following Gunshot Wounds.

Ekaniyere Benlance Edetanlen, Dauda B Saheeb

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Ekaniyere Benlance EdetanlenDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Dauda B SaheebDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
University of Benin · NG

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Abstract

backgroundAcute and chronic environmental lead exposures are associated with alteration of hematological parameters. It is not known whether retained lead pellets have similar effects on hematological variables to environmental exposures.

objectiveThe objective of this study is to assess the effects of retained lead pellets on hematological indices in patients that sustained gunshot injuries to the craniomaxillofacial region. PATIENTS AND

methodsWe examined individuals with retained pellets following gunshot injuries to the craniomaxillofacial region using a prospective cohort study design in a tertiary health center, Nigeria.

resultsA total of 54 male individuals (27 in each group) enlisted in the study. The age of the patients and control subjects ranges from 20 to 58 years, with a mean age of 40.3 years. The mean blood lead levels (BLLs) of the exposed group were lower than the unexposed (

conclusionRetained lead pellets cause significant elevated BLL and associated higher hematocrit, hemoglobin concentration, and mean cell volume.

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Blood lead levelscraniomaxillofacial regiongunshot woundshematological indiceslead pellets

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PMID31263317
PMCPMC6573478
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