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Gunshot Wound Patterns: A Narrative Review From a Forensic Medical Perspective.

Shahad A Alzahrani, Haya M Aldossari, Manal M Alessi, Sarah S Almutairi, Hitaf A Alqadoum, Ritesh G Menezes

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Review in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Shahad A AlzahraniCollege of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Haya M AldossariCollege of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Manal M AlessiCollege of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Sarah S AlmutairiCollege of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Hitaf A AlqadoumCollege of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Ritesh G MenezesCollege of Medicine, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gunshot wounds rank among the frequently observed injuries in forensic pathology, possessing considerable legal and investigative relevance. Their varied manifestations, influenced by factors such as the weapon type, ammunition, distance of discharge, and trajectory of the projectile, necessitate a thorough forensic evaluation to ascertain the cause as well as the manner of death. This narrative review provides an overview of the classification and interpretation of gunshot wounds. Ultimately, this review underscores the vital role of gunshot wound analysis in forensic investigations and its importance in upholding justice and ensuring validity within legal contexts.

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firearm injuriesforensic investigationforensic pathologygunshot injurieswound ballistics

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PMID41531443
PMCPMC12791185

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