Penetrating injuries in children are often the result of “non-powder” projectiles. A BB or pellet gun at close range can easily penetrate the abdomen and injure the intestine. The following photo is an intra-operative picture of intestine perforated by a BB pellet.
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Small Bowel Injury Intraoperative Photo
bowel has been perforated by a bb leading to peritonitis.