Airless paint-gun injuries of the hand: a report of three cases

Three patients were treated for airless paint-gun injuries. High-pressure paint-guns have been used by commercial painters for 20 years. The causes of the inflammation are discussed. The importance of early surgical treatment is stressed. This treatment should consist of exploration and complete exc...

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Published inInjury Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 91 - 93
Main Authors Vente, J.P., Bolhuis, R.J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Elsevier Ltd 1984
Elsevier
Subjects
Adult
Barotrauma - etiology
Barotrauma - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Finger Injuries - etiology
Finger Injuries - surgery
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Male
Medical sciences
Paint
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Paint
Hand
Trauma
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Gun (tool)
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Summary:Three patients were treated for airless paint-gun injuries. High-pressure paint-guns have been used by commercial painters for 20 years. The causes of the inflammation are discussed. The importance of early surgical treatment is stressed. This treatment should consist of exploration and complete excision of contaminated tissue. A satisfactory result can be obtained in most cases.
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ISSN:0020-1383
1879-0267
DOI:10.1016/S0020-1383(84)80005-4