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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Penetrating cardiac injury (PCI) from gunshot wounds has a high mortality rate.
  • Bullet fragment embolism is an exceptionally rare complication of firearm injuries.
  • No prior cases report bullet embolism following left atrium penetration.

Observation:

  • A 34-year-old male sustained a posterior torso gunshot wound.
  • Imaging revealed bullet fragments in the thorax and aorta.
  • The primary fragment was located at the iliac bifurcation.

Findings:

  • The bullet fragment likely penetrated the left atrium.
  • The fragment embolized through the arterial system to the aorta.
  • This represents a unique instance of bullet embolism from the left atrium.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of potential bullet trajectories and complications.
  • It highlights the importance of comprehensive imaging in gunshot wound patients.
  • Clinicians should consider rare embolic events in penetrating cardiac injuries.