Trauma Penetrante Mediastínico Por Bala

Abstract

Transmediastinal gunshot wound treated conservatively Background: Patients with mediastinal trauma are subjected to numerous surgical procedures and have a high mortality. Fifty percent of patients will require emergency surgery and its indication depends on their hemodynamic condition on admission. Less than 10% of hemodynamically stable patients will require surgery. Case report: A 22 years old male with a transmediastinal gunshot wound. The bullet crossed the sternum and lodged in the anterior mediastinum in front of the heart and great vessels, without causing visceral lesions. A chest X ray, echocardiography, CT scan and routine laboratory were performed. The patient was treated with antimicrobials and analgesics with a satisfactory evolution. After two years of follow up, he is in good conditions.