Abstract

Gunshot injuries have been on the rise in the south west region of Cameroon for the past 6 years due to the current socio-political crisis. With the increasing violence in the South West Region of Cameroon due to the socio-political crisis, proper management of Gunshot injuries at the local referral health facilities is very crucial. The outcome of management varies depending on factors such as firearm used, injury site, clinical presentation, and the time between injury and medical intervention. There is limited data on the management and outcome gunshot injuries in Cameroon, especially in the South West region .The aim was to provide data on the characteristics, management and outcome of gunshot injuries. We had as objective to describe the characteristics, treatment and outcome of gunshot injuries in South West, Cameroon

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