Penetrating cardiac injury resulting in a bullet embolus: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and InjuryBullet embolism is a potential complication of a gunshot wound, especially with a low-velocity missile. This is because the trajectory of the low-velocity bullet can be significantly slowed as it passes through tissue. An unusual form of travel can occur
Sammy Shihadeh +4 more
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Arterial bullet embolism after thoracic gunshot wound [PDF]
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro, 2018 Bullet embolization of the arterial or venous systems is a rare complication of penetrating gunshot injuries. A 29-year-old man presented at the emergency department with a gunshot wound to the left arm, which had transfixed the arm and entered the ...
Raquel Magalhães Pereira +7 more
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Bullet embolism to the heart secondary to gunshot wound of the left subclavian vein: A case report [PDF]
Trauma Case Reports, 2022 Missile embolism as a consequence of gunshot wounds is a rare occurrence, and can lead to severe complications such as endocarditis, pulmonary thromboembolism and arrythmias.
Gustavo de Sousa Arantes Ferreira +7 more
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Acute limb ischemia secondary to bullet embolism following a cardiac gunshot wound in a pediatric patient [PDF]
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2023 Bullet embolism following a gunshot wound to the heart is a very unusual cause of acute limb ischemia. We report the case of a 3-year-old boy who sustained a penetrating cardiac trauma secondary to an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound with a BB ...
Eliza Ferrari, MD +5 more
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Venous bullet embolism to the right ventricle: Case report and review of management. [PDF]
Clin Case Rep, 2021 Intravascular missile emboli to the right heart should be retrieved surgically if the risk of surgical complication due to sternotomy and cardiotomy is low. Endovascular retrieval is another possible method of extraction to be considered.
Henderson L +3 more
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Management of intracardiac bullet embolisation and review of literature. [PDF]
BMJ Case Rep, 2022 Vascular injury is a common complication in firearm injuries; however, intravascular missile embolism is relatively rare. There are only 38 documented cases of intravascular missile embolisation to the heart.
Nguyen P, Sirinit J, Milia D, Davis CS.
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[MEP-21] Management of Cardiac Bullet Embolism Originating From the Popliteal Vein [PDF]
Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi DergIntravascular missile embolism is comparatively uncommon; however, vascular injury is a frequent consequence of firearm-related accidents. To date, there have been 38 documented cases of intravascular missile embolization to the heart.
Kaya U +4 more
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Retrograde venous bullet embolism after thoracic gunshot
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro, 2013 Bullet embolism is a rare complication of penetrating gunshots. We present a case of a 24-year-old man with a gunshot wound in the left scapular area, with no exit wound.
Leonardo Pessoa Cavalcante +7 more
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Right hepatic vein bullet embolism: A case report [PDF]
Trauma Case ReportsPenetrating trauma is usually divided into stab and gunshot wounds (GSW). When considering GSW, the initial assessment involves the identification of all the wounds, to understand the projectile's trajectory as well as to determine which anatomic ...
Rafael Borella Pelosi +12 more
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Asymptomatic Pellet Migration to the Heart: Report of a Case and Update on Proper Management [PDF]
Case Reports in Surgery, 2014 We report a case of a 42-year-old male patient who was transferred to our emergency department suffering from a gunshot wound in his left lateral thigh.
George Galyfos +2 more
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