ABSTRACT
The passage of a projectile into the body creates a defect and an immediate access point for the deposition of fly eggs. In most cases, blood will escape. In other instances, deeper tissues such as fat, muscle, and occasionally, viscera will be exposed. This is, of course, largely dependent on the size of the entry or exit point, which is in turn dependent on caliber, velocity, and frequently, muzzle distance. The blast effect of the 12 gauge shotgun obviously creates a wider access for egg deposition than the small defect produced by the .22 caliber projectile.
