VENOUS BULLET EMBOLISM - A COMPLICATION OF AIRGUN PELLET INJURIES

被引:19
作者
COLQUHOUN, IW
JAMIESON, MPG
POLLOCK, JCS
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关键词
WOUNDS AND INJURIES; GUNSHOT WOUNDS; BULLET EMBOLISM;
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10.1177/003693309103600107
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Bullet emboli are an interesting but rare occurence 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.
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