A Case of Anti-Regime - A Firearm Injury

Abstract

Many non-citizens were injured during the incidents that occurred in Syria. To draw attention to the drama an interesting case occurred in the anti regime events, presented in this case report.
Our case, a 27 year old male, wanted to escape to Turkey because of the rebellion launched against the regime in Syria. Firearms by security forces injured his right eye while attempting to cross the border. Although he was wounded, he succeeded to flee a shelter in Turkey. In his physical examination 300 degree full-thickness laceration of the right sclera, choroid and retina was observed. The retina was detached and vitreous was incarcerated to the lips of laceration. In periorbital region there was ecchymosis, edema and a laceration in the nasal side of the lower lid with tissue loss. Radiographic examination demonstrated a hyperdense metallic substance in inferonasal side of the orbit near to the apex of the orbita. Tomography of the brain did not demonstrate a pathological feature. The right eye underwent surgery and was repaired primarily. However, the right eye completely lost its function. He was discharged 7 days after treatment. In this case, bullet of the firearm caused damage only in the eye globe and the orbital bone and stuck in the posterior wall of the orbit. Interestingly there was no damage in the brain tissue.
In addition, unmerciful shooting to an innocent citizen who is unarmed and escaping from violence, show that the life is so difficult for the people against the regime in Syria