Department of Psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry, Universisty of Santo Amaro (UNISA), São Paulo, Brazil
Case Report
Intracardiac Migration of a Firearm Projectile in a Fantasia Horse Rider: A Case Report
Author(s): Décio Gilberto Natrielli-Filho*
The fantasia is a traditional folkloric equestrian performance in Morocco. It’s performed in cultural events and
festivals. However, there is a risk of accidents due to the use of firearms. These accidents are rare and usually involve
the peripheral organs. In some cases, the projectiles can migrate to the heart. The intracardiac migration is an
exceptional event. We report the case of a 60-year-old horse rider and fantasia enthusiast who had accidental firearm
injury to the right leg with intracardiac migration of the projectile... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/ACDR. 23.07.186