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A novel clinico-surgical algorithm for management of maxillofacial gunshot wound injuries

Ballistic injuries commonly called gunshot wound injuries (GSWI) can be catastrophic in the head and neck regions. The degree of destruction correlates with the range and type of the weapon and projectile speed. The intricacies of the facial anatomy makes the reconstructive phase a challenge. The dilemma lies in decision-making of immediate (single stage) or delayed (multiple stage) reconstruction of hard and soft tissues. In this article we highlight a novel clinico-surgical algorithm for managing gunshot wound injuries.