Missile embolism to the pulmonary artery: case report and pitfalls of management.

Singer, Raymond L; Dangleben, Dale A; Salim, Ali; Kurek, Stanley J; Shah, Kamalesh T; Goodreau, James J; Shaff, Darryn I; Szydlowski, Gary W · Ann Thorac Surg · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Missile embolism to the pulmonary artery is a rare event. We present a complicated case of missile embolism from the inferior vena cava to the pulmonary artery. The case illustrates the potential pitfalls in the management of these patients.

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