Left pulmonary artery bullet embolism following a penetrating cardiac gunshot injury

ConclusionA brief overview of the literature regarding bullet emboli is provided in light of this unusual case, focusing specifically on thoracic bullet emboli. A high index of suspicion should be raised when the number of entry and exit wounds are incongruent, bullet location does not align with anticipated trajectory, or serial radiographs demonstrate missile migration. Radiological evaluation and bullet retrieval are dependent on haemodynamic stability of the patient.
Source: African Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research