Popliteal artery bullet embolism in a case of homicide: a case report and review of the tangible literature

Intracardiac penetrating injury with right femoral artery embolism due to blast injury

“…mention that more than 70% of cases of missiles penetrate into the arterial circulation through either the thoracic or abdominal aorta or even through the heart. [111213141516] However, there have been isolated reports of distal arterial embolization from peripheral arteries. [1718]…”

An Elusive Bullet in the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Rare Case of Bullet Embolism in the Gastrointestinal Tract and a Review of Relevant Literature

“…Twenty percent of these patients with arterial bullet embolism were asymptomatic, while 66.7% had peripheral ischemia. More than 70% of missiles that penetrate into arterial circulation enter via the thoracic or abdominal aorta, according to Slobodan et al [13]. In odd events, missile emboli have even been reported to enter arterial circulation through the heart [12–17].…”

“…The degree of bluntness of the nose also determines the initial value of the area of interphase between the bullet and the tissue and thus the drag of the bullet. Wobbling and tumbling of a bullet during its passing through the tissues cause even further loss of kinetic energy [13]. …”

“…This, subsequently, leads to greater loss of kinetic energy. Increased density also shortens the period of gyration, which eventually results in greater retardation and increased energy loss [13]. …”

A mystery: One wound, multiple bullets

“…A bullet can travel in an irregular fashion and cause additional morbidity. 8 Embolized bullets can cause damage as infarction in damaged organs continues undetected. Infection from embolized bullets or from retained parts would be prevented by earlier detection and removal.…”