Gunshot survival question

[amartin71718]

I had no idea where to put this question, so I decided to place it here because it sort of deals with the final days of the IF. Ok, here goes. I'm compiling information for a fanfic I'm trying to write and I was wondering this: What was the liklihood of surviving a gunshot wound to the chest, abdomen, etc? What sort of complications would arise? How risky would surgery be? If any of the moderators know of a better suited place for this topic, feel free to move it.

[Student of History]

Marty,
Perhaps you could seek advice from a doctor/ emergency medical professional/coroner. I would imagine survival/extend of injury would depend on a number of factors which would include:weapon used,calibre of bullet, angle,distance of shooter from intended target, health of victim, weather any major arteries were hit, access to medical attention/triage, knowledge of attending,exposure to disease/infection...etc...
Good luck with your book.
SOH

[aleksandr pavlovich]

In addition to the factors that "Student of History" relates, one must also consider the potential "secondary" internal wounds inflicted by the fragmentation/displacement of the skeletal components being shattered by the bullets' paths.  A somewhat messy business.   AP