Ischaemic Stroke Caused by a Gunshot Wound to the Chest

Pneumatic weapons rarely cause severe trauma. However, pellet embolisation can cause severe and unexpected injuries. This is the case study of a 32 year old man, who was shot in the chest with a pneumatic rifle. Initially, urgent damage control surgery was performed to resolve pneumothorax and peric...

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Published in:	EJVES vascular forum Vol. 47; pp. 97 - 100
Main Authors:	Helán, Martin, Ráb, Martin, Šrámek, Vladimír, Vaníček, Jiří, Staffa, Robert, Volný, Ondřej, Suk, Pavel
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2020 Elsevier
Subjects:	Bullet embolisation Case Report Decompressive craniectomy Firearm injury Stroke Stroke Firearm injury Decompressive craniectomy Bullet embolisation
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