Intrathoracic migration of a Kirschner wire


EMİROĞULLARI Ö. N., Kahraman C., Tasdemir K., OĞUZKAYA F.

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, vol.7, no.4, pp.319-320, 1999 (Scopus) identifier

Abstract

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.