Bullet Embolization After a Penetrating Gunshot Wound: A Case Report.

bullet emboli bullet embolism bullet fragment bullet migration cardiothoracic & vascular surgery cardiothoracic radiology gunshot injury to chest trauma

Journal

Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Aug 2023
Historique:
accepted: 27 08 2023
medline: 30 8 2023
pubmed: 30 8 2023
entrez: 30 8 2023
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Bullet embolization is an uncommon event after a penetrating gunshot wound. This phenomenon can occur in the venous or arterial vasculature, and patients can present with various symptoms. Physicians need to be familiar with the indications to suspect bullet embolization in patients with gunshot wounds to avoid crucial complications. We present two cases of venous bullet embolization following traumatic gunshot injuries. We will review the different types of bullet emboli, complications, and management.

Identifiants

pubmed: 37645668
doi: 10.7759/cureus.44261
pmc: PMC10461598
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports

Langues

eng

Pagination

e44261

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2023, Mussie et al.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Auteurs

Elen Mussie (E)

Department of Radiology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA.

Suprit Singh (S)

Department of Radiology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA.

Maruti Kumaran (M)

Department of Radiology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA.

Kewal Krishan (K)

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA.

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