Abstract
War injuries are the cornerstone of maxillofacial surgery, and it led to the initiation and development of this specialty, and each case represents a challenge to the surgeon who deals with it. In this article, we present a 39‑year‑old male patient who was referred to our emergency department complaining of penetrating gunshot wound.Preoperative imaging showed a bullet with a very long path lodged in the posterior part of the maxilla. According to our experience there are different approaches for bullet extraction in this site, for each one there are specific indications, so in this case report we share the most suitable approach according to our experience. Keywords: Gunshot Wounds; Missile Injuries; Bullet Removal
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