| Literature DB >> 2709464 |
V Schmelzer1, G Mendez-Picon, A S Gervin.
Abstract
The embolism of bullets in the venous system is an uncommon complication of penetrating missile injuries. Retrograde transthoracic venous bullet embolization is exceedingly rare. This report describes embolization of a small-caliber bullet from the left subclavian vein to a branch of the right popliteal vein. The patient was treated successfully without surgery.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2709464 DOI: 10.1097/00005373-198904000-00021
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Trauma ISSN: 0022-5282