The wandering bullet

The phenomenon of bullet embolization has been documented in various organs or major organ systems. A case report of a gunshot wound injury to the left hemithorax with penetration of the esophagus and embolization to the stomach is presented. Diagnostic evaluation and therapy are discussed.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Journal of the National Medical Association Vol. 80; no. 6; pp. 678 - 682
Main Authors:	Smalls, N M, Siram, S M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1988
Subjects:	Adult Case Reports Esophagus - injuries Foreign Bodies - etiology Foreign-Body Migration - etiology Hemothorax - etiology Humans Male Stomach Thoracic Injuries - complications Wounds, Gunshot - complications
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Summary:	The phenomenon of bullet embolization has been documented in various organs or major organ systems. A case report of a gunshot wound injury to the left hemithorax with penetration of the esophagus and embolization to the stomach is presented. Diagnostic evaluation and therapy are discussed.
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ISSN:	0027-9684