Abstract
Bullet fragment emboli are uncommon, and there have been only a few reports of intracranial-to-extracranial migration of these fragments. The authors present the case of an 11-year-old girl who was struck in the suboccipital region with a "soft nose" bullet fired at close range. Several months later, the patient was found to have asymptomatic pulmonary emboli. Similar cases are reviewed, and a management strategy is recommended.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 233-234 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of neurosurgery |
| Volume | 105 PEDIATRICS |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 3 |
| State | Published - Sep 2006 |
Keywords
- Bullet embolism
- Cranial venous sinus
- Gunshot wound
- Mastoid bone
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Pulmonary embolism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology