Neurol Neurochir Pol
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The current frequency increase of gunshot wounds to the head is directly proportional to the access to firearms and to amount of firearm-related crimes. This risk is increasing especially in population groups that have not been threatened before. Hence the aim of this study was to analyse and resume our experiences in the management of faciocerebral gunshots. ⋯ One patient was dead (GOS Score 1), and 7 (78%) improved to good, independent functional status (GOS Score 4 or 5). The authors emphasize the necessity of multispecialistic initial operative management of faciocerebral gunshots wounds and aggressive pre- and postoperative care (tracheostomy, gastrostomy, treatment of encephalitis), which makes it possible to obtain good and very good outcomes. Furthermore, we stress the role of minimal primary debridement for the sake of frequent secondary reconstructive operations.