| Autor: |
Morris, Kahlen R., Rath, Joseph C., Miller, Robert E. |
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South Dakota Medicine; Feb2024, Vol. 77 Issue 2, p68-71, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
Bullet embolization is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of gunshot wounds, particularly in lowpowered and small-caliber bullets. When these small bullets enter a large elastic vessel, they have the potential to leave a small entrance hole that can form a traumatic pseudoaneurysm. These pseudoaneurysms, which may be life-protecting at first, may rupture and lead to exsanguination if not found. We report an interesting case of an 18-year-old male gunshot victim where a bullet formed an aortic pseudoaneurysm and subsequently embolized and present a review of the literature regarding bullet embolization and traumatic pseudoaneurysms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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