Bullet embolism of the right external iliac artery following cardiac gunshot wound (a case report)

Ulus Travma Derg. 2001 Apr;7(2):131-3.

Abstract

Penetrating cardiac injury (PCI) frequently cause hemorrhage and cardiac tamponade. However peripheral embolization is very rare. In this manuscript one of the rare case of bullet embolism in the right external iliac artery, which occurred after cardiac gunshot wound is reported under the light of literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Embolism / diagnosis*
  • Embolism / etiology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Atria / injuries*
  • Heart Atria / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Wounds, Gunshot / complications*
  • Wounds, Gunshot / surgery*