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Simultaneous retrograde venous and anterograde arterial bullet embolism: a case report

Authors: Ahmad Hosseinzadeh, Mohammad Moeini Farsani, Mohamad Mahdi Mahmoudi, Ahmadreza Hekmatnia, Meghdad Ghasemi Gorji, Majid Asnaashari, Hamed Ghoddusi Johari, Reza Shahriarirad

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2022

Abstract

Background

Bullet embolus is a rare condition following gunshot injuries and represents a clinical challenge regarding both diagnosis and management.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 35-year-old Iranian (Middle-Eastern) male patient with a shotgun injury to both buttocks, which traveled to the heart and the popliteal area through the femoral vein and superficial femoral artery, respectively. Surgical intervention was applied for the popliteal pellet, and the patient was discharged without further complications.

Conclusion

Although bullet emboli can be a clinical challenge, with the advent of modern procedures, removal has become safer. X-ray, computed tomography, and transthoracic and/or transesophageal echocardiography may be used as adjuncts to help establish the diagnosis.

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Title: Simultaneous retrograde venous and anterograde arterial bullet embolism: a case report
Authors: Ahmad Hosseinzadeh
Mohammad Moeini Farsani
Mohamad Mahdi Mahmoudi
Ahmadreza Hekmatnia
Meghdad Ghasemi Gorji
Majid Asnaashari
Hamed Ghoddusi Johari
Reza Shahriarirad
Publication date: 01-12-2022
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2022
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03414-7

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Simultaneous retrograde venous and anterograde arterial bullet embolism: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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