Intra-myocardial Bullet causing heart block in a patient with multiple gunshot wounds: Case Report
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2011-07Author
Odhiambo, W. A
Guthua, S.W
Munene, J
Kariuki, C
Thanga, P.W
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Elective removal of intra-myocardial bullet remains a controversial subject. A non-operative approach has been recommended as appropriate for a stable asymptomatic patient. In the presence of complications such as bleeding, perforation leading to cardiac tamponade, thrombus formation, embolization, rhythm disturbances and infections, surgical removal may be advised. We present a patient who survived multiple gunshot wounds with a bullet lodged in the wall of the left ventricle of the heart. Details of the injuries sustained, operative removal of the bullet and the challenges that ensued are illustrated.
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Odhiambo, W. A., Guthua, S. W., Munene, J., Kariuki, C., & Thanga, P. W. (2011). Intra-myocardial Bullet causing heart block in a patient with multiple gunshot wounds: Case Report. Annals of African Surgery, 7.Publisher
Ann Afr Surg
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