Title of article
Thoracoscopic Removal of K‑wire Penetrating Lung and Mediastinum
Author/Authors
Dutta ، Roman - Max Super Speciality Hospital , Pal ، Harish - Max Super Speciality Hospital , Patel ، Love Milankumar - Max Super Speciality Hospital , Singh ، Tarun Kumar - Max Super Speciality Hospital
Pages
2
From page
85
To page
86
Abstract
Kirschner wire (K‑wire) migration into thoracic cavity and organs are uncommon but can have fatal complications. A 60‑year‑old gentleman had repair of dislocated left acromioclavicular joint with K‑wire, which migrated, from the joint into left lung and mediastinum. He was successfully treated by thoracoscopic retrieval of migrated K‑wire.
Keywords
Foreign body , lung , mediastinum , video‑assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Journal title
Archives of Trauma Research
Serial Year
2018
Journal title
Archives of Trauma Research
Record number
2454231
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