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. 2004 Jan;86(1):3–5. doi: 10.1308/003588404772614597

Matador versus taurus: bull gore injury.

Mark Sheldon Lloyd 1
PMCID: PMC1964028  PMID: 15005936

Abstract

Bull fighting is a reality and the injuries sustained by the matador cause a bizarre pattern of injury that the trauma surgeon must appreciate since they are inflicted in unique circumstances. This article highlights the mechanism of a bull gore injury, the pattern of wounds, and the most appropriate management.

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