Embolization by a dislodged projectile is a rare complication that may occur in cases of gunshot cardiac injuries. We report a case of a firearm projectile cardiac injury that evolved, with dislocation of the projectile during cardiac surgery, into embolization of the right external carotid artery.
Keywords:
Wounds, Penetrating; Heart; Wounds, Gunshot; Foreign-Body Migration; Carotid Arteries
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| CT | = Computed tomography |
| TTE | = Transthoracic echocardiogram |
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