Paradoxical embolism of a shotgun pellet

John S. Ikonomidis; Steven J. Nisco; David H. Liang; Robert C. Robbins

doi:10.1016/S0003-4975(98)00475-5

Paradoxical embolism of a shotgun pellet

John S. Ikonomidis, Steven J. Nisco, David H. Liang, Robert C. Robbins

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Abstract

Paradoxical embolism of a projectile from the venous to arterial system is a rare occurrence, which can cause diagnostic confusion. We present a case of venous embolism of a shotgun pellet from the left upper extremity to the noncoronary sinus of the aortic valve across a secundum-type atrial septal defect. Prevention of distal embolism of the pellet was presumably a result of its containment by flow vortices created within the sinuses of Valsalva.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	562-564
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	66
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-4975(98)00475-5
State	Published - Aug 1998
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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