Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Intravascular migratory bullets.

K L Mattox, A C Beall, C L Ennix

    American Journal of Surgery
    |February 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Bilateral internal thoracic artery operations in the elderly.

    The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·2000
    Same author

    Esophagectomy after pneumonectomy: a surgical challenge.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·2000
    Same author

    Immersive virtual environment technology as a basic research tool in psychology.

    Behavior research methods, instruments, & computers : a journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc·2000
    Same author

    Clinical variables influencing the appearance of right bundle branch block after cardiac surgery.

    Cardiovascular surgery (London, England)·1998
    Same author

    Improved survival with multiple left-sided bilateral internal thoracic artery grafts.

    The Annals of thoracic surgery·1997
    Same author

    Suitability and durability of multiple internal thoracic artery coronary artery bypasses.

    Annals of surgery·1997
    Same journal

    Innovative management of Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES): A meta-analysis and introduction of a new robotic approach with patient-based algorithm.

    American journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Does the risk outweigh the benefit? Clot progression, recanalization & complications of anticoagulation therapy in acute pancreatitis with concomitant splanchnic vein thrombosis.

    American journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    High and low body mass index and 90-day postoperative outcomes in patients with Crohn's disease undergoing abdominal surgery.

    American journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Women with firearm injuries: A multicenter mixed-methods study.

    American journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    SBAS presidential address: A surgeon-scientist's journey from haptic science to digital performance metrics.

    American journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Using Dr. Google and AI to stay informed.

    American journal of surgery·2026
    See all related articles

    Bullet emboli, where bullets travel in the bloodstream, pose diagnostic and treatment challenges. Most complications arose from initial injuries, not emboli removal, in this study of 28 patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Trauma Surgery
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Cardiovascular Surgery

    Background:

    • Penetrating missile injuries require careful management, but intravascular emboli present unique challenges.
    • Bullet emboli, particularly arterial ones, can lead to severe complications like stroke.
    • Management strategies for intravascular bullet emboli are not well-defined.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas posed by intravascular bullet emboli.
    • To analyze the outcomes and complications associated with bullet emboli in a series of patients.
    • To provide insights into intraoperative priorities for managing penetrating missile injuries with emboli.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 28 patients with bullet emboli.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of bullet location, origin, and clinical presentation.
  • Documentation of diagnostic findings, therapeutic interventions, and patient outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Twenty-eight patients experienced bullet emboli.
    • Emboli occurred in the lungs (5 patients), inferior vena cava (2 patients), and arteries (14 patients).
    • Two deaths occurred, one from cerebral infarction due to carotid artery embolus and another from an unrecognized intracardiac defect. Complications were primarily due to associated injuries.

    Conclusions:

    • Intravascular bullet emboli present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
    • Management should focus on addressing the primary injury and associated complications.
    • Removal of bullet emboli may not always be necessary and complications are often related to the initial trauma.