Arterial bullet embolization after a thoracic gunshot wound represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The absence of an apparent exit wound should alert the clinician. Cardiac bullet injuries are mostly fatal. However, in some cases, patients may remain stable, and conservative management can be an acceptable strategy. We present a case report of a 7.62- × 39-mm thoracic stray bullet that embolized to the femoral artery.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5764850 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvscit.2016.11.003 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
femoral artery
8
embolization thoracic
8
thoracic stray
8
stray bullet
8
artery embolization
4
bullet
4
bullet arterial
4
arterial bullet
4
bullet embolization
4
thoracic gunshot
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!