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Missiles in the cardiovascular system

P N Symbas1, P J Symbas

  • 1Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Chest Surgery Clinics of North America
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
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A missile in the cardiovascular system is a rare but serious complication of projectile wounds. Early suspicion and diagnostic imaging are crucial for timely detection and individualized treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Missile injuries to the cardiovascular system are infrequent but carry significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Prompt identification is essential for effective management of these complex injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach and management principles for missiles within the cardiovascular system.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinical suspicion and radiographic findings in suspecting intracardiac or arterial missiles.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations and diagnostic modalities for cardiovascular missile emboli.
  • Emphasis on chest radiography, whole-body radiography, echocardiography, and angiography for diagnosis.
  • Discussion of individualized treatment strategies based on clinical presentation and missile location.

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Main Results:

  • Radiographic evidence of a missile within the cardiac silhouette suggests cardiac involvement.
  • Absence of an exit wound and missile at the injury site raises suspicion for arterial or cardiac migration.
  • Echocardiography and angiography are key confirmatory diagnostic tools.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiovascular missile emboli require a high index of suspicion in patients with projectile wounds.
  • A systematic diagnostic approach involving advanced imaging is critical for accurate diagnosis.
  • Treatment must be tailored to the individual patient's clinical status and the missile's precise location.