Venous bullet embolism: a complication of airgun pellet injuries

Scott Med J. 1991 Feb;36(1):16-7. doi: 10.1177/003693309103600107.

Abstract

Bullet emboli are an interesting but rare occurrence and their management when situated in the venous system remains controversial. Two cases of venous bullet embolism to the right heart are reported due to airgun pellet injuries. Both cases required bullet embolectomy using cardio-pulmonary bypass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Embolism / diagnostic imaging
  • Embolism / etiology*
  • Foreign-Body Migration / complications*
  • Foreign-Body Migration / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Veins
  • Wounds, Gunshot / complications*