Emesis of an enteral bullet: A rare case of bullet embolism to the thoracic esophagus

A case of migration of a foreign body from the stomach to the thoracic esophagus is described. The bullet was successfully retrieved endoscopically after exploratory laparotomy was performed to address the patient's injuries. Enteral migration of bullets is a rare phenomenon that should be cons...

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Main Authors: Olivia R. Duhaime, Michael R. Taylor, Aaron P. Richman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Trauma Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644021001102