Bullet embolism to the heart secondary to gunshot wound of the left subclavian vein: A case report

Bullet embolism to the heart secondary to gunshot wound of the left subclavian vein: A case report

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. The correct diagnosis of bullet embolism can be challenging in an emergency care setting, often requiring a combination of cl...

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Main Authors: Gustavo de Sousa Arantes Ferreira, Jennifer Pfeffer, Paulo Roberto de Souza Aranha Junior, Lucas Soares Simizo Benedicto, Luisa Jabour Pazeli, Camila Cordeiro Godinho, Thais Moreira, Bruno de Freitas Belezia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:Trauma Case Reports
Subjects:
Trauma
Gunshot injury
Gunshot wound
Ballistic embolism
Bullet embolism
Missile embolism
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644022000358

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