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- Bullet embolus is a rare but challenging condition that can occur after gunshot injuries, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
- A case involved a 35-year-old Iranian male who sustained a shotgun injury to his buttocks, leading to bullet fragments traveling to his heart and popliteal region through his blood vessels.
- Modern surgical techniques and imaging methods, like X-rays and echocardiography, have improved the safety and efficacy of diagnosing and removing bullet emboli.
Article Abstract
Background: Bullet embolus is a rare condition following gunshot injuries and represents a clinical challenge regarding both diagnosis and management.
Case Presentation: We report the case of a 35-year-old Iranian (Middle-Eastern) male patient with a shotgun injury to both buttocks, which traveled to the heart and the popliteal area through the femoral vein and superficial femoral artery, respectively. Surgical intervention was applied for the popliteal pellet, and the patient was discharged without further complications.
Conclusion: Although bullet emboli can be a clinical challenge, with the advent of modern procedures, removal has become safer. X-ray, computed tomography, and transthoracic and/or transesophageal echocardiography may be used as adjuncts to help establish the diagnosis.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9124398 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03414-7 | DOI Listing |
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