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Review
. 2024 Feb 17;9(1):e001355.
doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2023-001355. eCollection 2024.

Fragmenting projectiles: a case report and literature review of the G2 Radically Invasive Projectile

Matthew Bernard  1 , Christine M Dahlhausen  2 , Andrew M Kirk  3 , Andrew Bernard  4
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Review

Fragmenting projectiles: a case report and literature review of the G2 Radically Invasive Projectile

Matthew Bernard et al. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. .

Abstract

Innovations in projectile design present unique challenges for trauma surgeons when treating gunshot victims. The G2 Radically Invasive Projectile (G2 Research, Winder, Georgia, USA) (G2RIP) is a frangible, rapidly expanding bullet resulting in a distinct pattern of injury consisting of diffuse hemorrhage with multicavity trauma as well as unique radiographic features of the projectile. To efficiently manage patients injured by the G2RIP, trauma surgeons must be aware of these distinct characteristics, and of previous patterns in effective management such as liberal damage control and extensive use of CT. Understanding previous presentation and management of patients injured by the G2RIP can aid in improving patient care in the trauma center.

Keywords: Firearms; Multiple Trauma; Wounds, Gunshot.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

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Figure 1
G2 Radically Invasive Projectile ammunition.
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Figure 2
Chest and abdominal plain radiograph.
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Figure 3
Foreign body from peritoneal cavity.
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Figure 4
Torso CT. Arrows indicate radiopaque foreign body in proximity to the esophagus.
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