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Coronary Artery Ligation and Intramyocardial Injection in a Murine Model of Infarction
Published on: June 7, 2011
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[Surgery for a Missile Embolus in the Right Ventricle]
Hiromitsu Nota1, Keiji Matsubayashi, Kentarou Matsuoka
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ohmihachiman Community of Medical Center, Ohmihachiman, Japan.
Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|August 29, 2024
Summary
A rare case of ballistic embolism, where a metal fragment traveled to the heart, was successfully treated with surgical removal. This highlights the importance of considering remote emboli in penetrating injuries.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Cardiology
Background:
- Ballistic embolism is an uncommon vascular complication following penetrating trauma.
- Missile emboli can be remote from the injury site, potentially delaying diagnosis of critical ischemia or embolism.
- Delayed diagnosis can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.
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