Intrathoracic Migration of a Kirschner Wire
Intrathoracic migration of a Kirschner wire is a serious complication and immediate removal of the wire is mandatory. We describe a case of Kirschner wire migration from the left shoulder to the thorax. The wire was successfully retrieved from the intrapleural cavity.
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals 1999-12, Vol.7 (4), p.319-320 |
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| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Intrathoracic migration of a Kirschner wire is a serious complication and immediate removal of the wire is mandatory. We describe a case of Kirschner wire migration from the left shoulder to the thorax. The wire was successfully retrieved from the intrapleural cavity. |
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| ISSN: | 0218-4923 1816-5370 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/021849239900700416 |