Bullet Embolization After a Penetrating Gunshot Wound: A Case Report.

Authors

Elen Mussie
Suprit Singh
Maruti Kumaran
Kewal Krishan

Publication/Presentation Date

8-1-2023

Abstract

Bullet embolization is an uncommon event after a penetrating gunshot wound. This phenomenon can occur in the venous or arterial vasculature, and patients can present with various symptoms. Physicians need to be familiar with the indications to suspect bullet embolization in patients with gunshot wounds to avoid crucial complications. We present two cases of venous bullet embolization following traumatic gunshot injuries. We will review the different types of bullet emboli, complications, and management.

Volume

15

Issue

8

First Page

44261

Last Page

44261

ISSN

2168-8184

Published In/Presented At

Mussie, E., Singh, S., Kumaran, M., & Krishan, K. (2023). Bullet Embolization After a Penetrating Gunshot Wound: A Case Report. Cureus, 15(8), e44261. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.44261

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology

PubMedID

37645668

Department(s)

Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Document Type

Article