Intrathoracic migration of a Kirschner wire

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

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

• Publication Type: Article / Abstract
• Volume: 7 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 1999
• Doi Number: 10.1177/021849239900700416
• Journal Name: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
• Journal Indexes: Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.319-320
• Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

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.