Standardized experimental model of gunshot open globe injury type C

At the V.V. Volkov Ophthalmology Department of the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy for several years, work has been carried out to create a model of gunshot open globe injury, which would allow a deeper study of the features of the pathological process in this type of combat damage and could become the basis for evaluating and comparing various methods of treatment depending on the volume of surgical treatment and the time of its implementation. Aim: the purpose of the research is to development experimental standardized model of gunshot open globe injury type C (with an intraocular foreign body) inflicted with a pump-action weapon. Materials and methods: The experiment was performed at the V.V. Volkov Ophthalmology Department of the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy. The used tools: Crosman 2100 pump-action rifle, a number of bullets with a diameter of 4.5mm, HLF-2 chronograph (frame type), Phantom Miro M 310 video camera, analytical scales. The preliminary parameters were checked on the plasticine block, intermediate parameters - on the heads of cadaver rabbits and final - on live rabbits. The results of video recorded models and autopsy of the removed eyeball helped to examine terminal ballistics and the type of injury.