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Retrograde venous bullet embolism into renal vein
South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie
|November 24, 2020
Summary
Bullet emboli pose diagnostic challenges due to unpredictable trajectories. This report details a rare case of retrograde venous bullet embolism to the renal vein and its surgical resolution.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Reports
- Vascular Surgery
- Trauma Management
Background:
- Bullet emboli are rare vascular complications of gunshot injuries.
- Management guidelines for bullet emboli are not universally established.
- Retrograde venous bullet embolism is exceptionally uncommon.
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