Gunshot Wound of the Thoracic Aorta with Right Popliteal Artery Embolization : A Case Report of Bullet Embolism with Review of Relevant Literature
Joint Authors
Abrol, Sunil
Cadot, Hadley
Biswas, Saptarshi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Bullet embolism is a well-known but relatively uncommon complication of gunshot injuries.
Their rarity and the potential lack of early symptoms lead to delays in diagnosis and often in inadequate early management that can potentially result in the loss of a limb or life.
We present an interesting case in which a small caliber bullet to the upper anterior abdomen penetrated the thoracic aorta and traveled to the right popliteal artery embolizing the vessel.
The exploratory laparotomy failed to locate neither the bullet nor the trajectory resulting in sudden deterioration and eventual death 5 hours into the postoperative period.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Biswas, Saptarshi& Cadot, Hadley& Abrol, Sunil. 2013. Gunshot Wound of the Thoracic Aorta with Right Popliteal Artery Embolization : A Case Report of Bullet Embolism with Review of Relevant Literature. Abstract and Applied Analysis،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Biswas, Saptarshi…[et al.]. Gunshot Wound of the Thoracic Aorta with Right Popliteal Artery Embolization : A Case Report of Bullet Embolism with Review of Relevant Literature. Abstract and Applied Analysis No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Biswas, Saptarshi& Cadot, Hadley& Abrol, Sunil. Gunshot Wound of the Thoracic Aorta with Right Popliteal Artery Embolization : A Case Report of Bullet Embolism with Review of Relevant Literature. Abstract and Applied Analysis. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453910
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453910