| MDCT diagnosis and endovascular management of bullet embolization to the heart. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17342464 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Multidetector computed tomography is a useful imaging modality in diagnosing the path of a bullet and evaluating the extent of injury the bullet has caused in the torso. We present a 21-year-old patient who sustained a single gunshot wound to the right flank without any exit wound. Bullet fragments were embolized to the heart and left pulmonary artery via inferior vena cava. Minimally invasive interventional management was performed successfully to retrieve the intracardiac bullet fragments to prevent further complications. |
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Authors:
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Joseph J Chen; Stuart E Mirvis; Kathirkama Shanmuganathan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2007-03-07 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency radiology Volume: 14 ISSN: 1070-3004 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Radiol Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-26 Completed Date: 2007-07-31 Revised Date: 2012-08-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9431227 Medline TA: Emerg Radiol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 127-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Maryland Shock-Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 S Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. jchen1@umm.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Embolism / diagnosis* Emergency Service, Hospital* Heart Injuries / diagnosis* Humans Tomography, X-Ray Computed Wounds, Gunshot / radiography* |
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