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

Trauma Case Reports

Jennifer Pfeffer¹  Gustavo de Sousa Arantes Ferreira²  Lucas Soares Simizo Benedicto³  Paulo Roberto de Souza Aranha Junior³  Camila Cordeiro Godinho³  Luisa Jabour Pazeli³  Thais Moreira³  Bruno de Freitas Belezia³ 

[1] Department of Surgery, Hospital Metropolitano Odilon Behrens, Rua Formiga 50, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil;Corresponding author at: Rua Formiga 50, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.;Department of Surgery, Hospital Metropolitano Odilon Behrens, Rua Formiga 50, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil;

关键词: Trauma;    Gunshot injury;    Gunshot wound;    Ballistic embolism;    Bullet embolism;    Missile embolism;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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 clinical, radiological and surgical resources. The management of a venous missile embolism depends on characteristics such as size and location of the projectile, and must be highly individualized for each patient. In this report, a case of bullet embolism to the heart in a patient who suffered a gunshot wound to the left subclavian vein provides a backdrop for the discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of this rare ballistic injury.

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