IED Fragment Embolism to Left Posterior Cerebral Artery

Abstract

We present a case of an IED fragment embolism to the left posterior cerebral artery in the combat setting. Missile fragment embolization is a rarely reported finding, and to our knowledge, this case is only the fourth reported example of missile embolism to the posterior cerebrovascular circulation. In this expanded online edition, we present a spectrum of embolized metallic foreign bodies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA527926

Entities

People

  • Peter Palka
  • Robert A. Jesinger
  • Todd Johnson
  • Vincent M. Timpone

Organizations

  • David Grant USAF Medical Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arteries
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Embolism And Thrombosis
  • Military Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Vascular System Injuries
  • Veins
  • Vena Cava
  • Wounds And Injuries
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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