Pulmonary artery and vein pseudoaneurysm after gunshot wound to the chest

Traumatic pulmonary artery or vein pseudoaneurysms are extremely rare and angiographic management is gaining grounds. These pseudoaneurysms are caused by both penetrating and blunt chest trauma. We presents a unique case of coexisted pulmonary vein and artery pseudoaneurysm due to penetrating chest...

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Published in:Journal of emergencies, trauma and shock trauma and shock, 2011-04, Vol.4 (2), p.313-316
Main Authors: Quartey, Benjamin, Jessie, Elliot
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood circulation disorders
Care and treatment
Case Report
Diagnosis
Gunshot wounds
Injuries
Management decisions
Mortality
Physiological aspects
Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary artery
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Traumatic pulmonary artery or vein pseudoaneurysms are extremely rare and angiographic management is gaining grounds. These pseudoaneurysms are caused by both penetrating and blunt chest trauma. We presents a unique case of coexisted pulmonary vein and artery pseudoaneurysm due to penetrating chest trauma managed by angioembolization and inferior vena cava filter insertion for concomitant deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to contraindication to anticoagulation. The present case represents only the second case of coexisted pulmonary vein and artery pseudoaneurysm and the first with associated DVT making management decision complicated.
ISSN:0974-2700
0974-519X
DOI:10.4103/0974-2700.82235