Introduction: Facial gunshot wounds frequently represent a complex challenge for the surgeon. The
extent of soft tissue damage, immediately after injury, is typically not always apparent.
High rates of significant tissue necrosis, ischemia, and infection further complicate
reconstructive efforts. For optimal recovery, an appropriate reconstructive approach
should involve three stages:
- 1.Initial stabilization.
- 2.Definitive reconstruction.
- 3.Secondary revision and rehabilitation.
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