Factors affecting temporary cavity generation during gunshot wound formation in animals - new aspects in the light of flow mechanics: a review

Factors affecting temporary cavity generation during gunshot wound formation in animals - new aspects in the light of flow mechanics: a review

There is controversy regarding the causes of temporary cavity generation during gunshot wound formation. Analysis of gunshot wounds in hunted animals suggests that a bullet’s frontal surface shape is the primary factor in forming a temporary pulsating cavity, and that cavity size is not directly aff...

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Veröffentlicht in:Veterinární medicína 2012-01, Vol.57 (11), p.569-574
Hauptverfasser: Felsmann, M.Z., Szarek, J., Felsmann, M., Babinska, I.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Animals
bullet
gunshot wound
temporary cavity
Wounds
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Zusammenfassung:There is controversy regarding the causes of temporary cavity generation during gunshot wound formation. Analysis of gunshot wounds in hunted animals suggests that a bullet’s frontal surface shape is the primary factor in forming a temporary pulsating cavity, and that cavity size is not directly affected by bullet velocity.
ISSN:0375-8427
1805-9392
DOI:10.17221/6463-VETMED