Fatal air embolism following gunshot wound of the lung.
Air embolism following penetrating lung trauma has been reported infrequently and its existence is questioned. A death resulting from air embolism following a high-velocity gunshot wound is presented. Appropriate treatment and preventive measures are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000150:complications; D006336:Heart Massage; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D055370:Lung Injury; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000150:complications; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*