Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the functional and cosmetic results of the treatment of gunshot wounds associated with attempted suicide that resulted in facial injury. ⋯ Only 3 of 12 patients returned for follow-up and reconstruction. It was therefore concluded that relatives of these patients believe that the repair of such deformities, even if it is a functional deformity, is not necessary. Thus, in such cases, one should do as much reconstruction as possible at the primary surgical intervention.