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Unveiling an Asymptomatic Cardiac Air-Gunshot Injury.

Authors :
Bardeesi ASA
Koussa M
Vincentelli A
Coisne A
Montaigne D
Pontana F
Juthier F
Source :
JACC. Case reports [JACC Case Rep] 2024 Apr 09; Vol. 29 (10), pp. 102319. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 09 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Interventricular septum pellet retention after air-gunshot injury in a persistently asymptomatic patient is a rare, clinically significant occurrence. Management involved monitoring, echocardiography, and computed tomography scans. After risk-benefit analysis, we favored a nonsurgical management without prophylactic antibiotics or colchicine. No post-traumatic pericarditis was observed. Patient remained asymptomatic and in excellent condition at 1-month follow-up.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have reported that they have no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.<br /> (© 2024 The Authors.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2666-0849
Volume :
29
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
JACC. Case reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
38633863
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102319