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Wandering missiles: autopsy study.

A J Chapman, J McClain

    The Journal of Trauma
    |July 1, 1984
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    This study reports five cases of firearm missile emboli, including rare instances of shotgun pellet emboli causing cerebral infarction and portal system embolization. These findings highlight unusual complications of projectile injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Case Reports
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Vascular Embolism

    Background:

    • Firearm injuries can lead to missile emboli, where projectiles travel through the vasculature.
    • Arterial embolization is a known, though uncommon, complication of gunshot wounds.

    Observation:

    • Five distinct cases of firearm missile emboli were documented.
    • Three cases presented as typical arterial bullet emboli.
    • One case involved a single shotgun pellet embolus leading to cerebral infarction.

    Findings:

    • A unique case demonstrated a shotgun pellet embolus causing fatal cerebral infarction.
    • Another novel case reported a projectile embolizing within the portal system.
    • This fifth case also featured a 'wandering bullet' within the pericardial space.

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    Implications:

    • These cases underscore the diverse and potentially fatal vascular complications of firearm injuries.
    • Recognition of unusual embolization patterns is crucial for diagnosis and management.
    • Further research into projectile dynamics and vascular interactions is warranted.