Original Paper
Injuries caused by rubber bullets: A report on 90 patients
Article first published online: 7 DEC 2005
DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800620613
Copyright © 1975 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd.
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How to Cite
Millar, R., Rutherford, W. H., Johnston, S. and Malhotra, V. J. (1975), Injuries caused by rubber bullets: A report on 90 patients. Br J Surg, 62: 480–486. doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800620613
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- Article first published online: 7 DEC 2005
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Abstract
The injuries in 90 patients caused by rubber bullets are described. There was 1 death and 17 people in the series had permanent disabilities or deformities. In 41 patients the injuries necessitated admission to hospital. One fatality outside this series is known. Injuries to the head and neck were frequent and severe.

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