Missile embolism from pulmonary vein to left ventricle: report of a case

• DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1342146
• Publication Date: 2024-02-23T04:43:16Z
• Authors: Mohammadrafie Kho...; Fattaneh Khalaj; Maziar Gholampour; Hassan Tatari
• Keywords: Gunshot wound; Thoracotomy; Accidental fall; Left Pulmonary Vein

Missile embolization is rare in penetrating trauma, occurring 0.3% of cases. Bullet embolism into the left ventricle less frequent, with few instances described literature. This paper describes an instance ventricular bullet from pulmonary venous system following gunshot chest trauma. A 7-year-old boy sustained a wound to his during assault accident. Despite thoracic pain, he remained conscious and exhibited vital signs. CXR CT scan revealed mediastinum. thoracotomy was performed remove blood clots pericardium. The patient sent tertiary referral hospital for further investigation. underwent elective surgery foreign body inside heart. procedure involved partial thymectomy pericardial opening, released medical care after 14 days. After 6 months, there were no signs or symptoms cardiothoracic infection evidence mitral valve regurgitation echocardiography.