Femoral artery embolization of a thoracic stray bullet

Arterial bullet embolization after a thoracic gunshot wound represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The absence of an apparent exit wound should alert the clinician. Cardiac bullet injuries are mostly fatal. However, in some cases, patients may remain stable, and conservative management c...

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Main Authors: Tanous Aoun, MD, Fikani Amine, MD, Khabbaz Ziad, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468428716301010