Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 6 , Pages 343-345 , August 2009

Crossbow injuries: A case report

  • Daniel Smyk, BSc (Medical Student)

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Received 9 April 2008 ,Revised 14 September 2008 ,Accepted 9 December 2008.

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PII: S1752-928X(08)00252-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2008.12.022

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 6 , Pages 343-345 , August 2009