2018, Number 3
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Acta Med 2018; 16 (3)
Intravascular removal of bullet fragment from pulmonary circulation in patients with pulmonary embolism symptoms
Ríos RJL, Beltrán PJ, González BA, Becerra AE, Marquina RME, Velázquez RML
Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 242-245
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ABSTRACT
Pulmonary embolism in a clinical setting of a gunshot is a rare complication. Migration of a bullet fragment or bullet itself into the pulmonary vessels must be considered as this situation can be life-threatening. This complication can be divided into arterial or venous emboli types based on the clinical setting. Radiological localization of the fragment and characterization is the first step of the approach and interventional radiology extraction is indicated when appropriate, based on clinical and radiological judgment.
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