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Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
; 34(3): 384-387, 2018 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33060897
ABSTRACT
Kirschner wires are used in orthopedic surgery for fixation of fractures. We have recently treated a patient who presented with intrathoracic migration of a sharp Kirschner wire which was used for fixing acromioclavicular fracture. She underwent successful thoracotomy with retrieval of the wire from the right upper lobe. Close follow- up and early detection will allow successful treatment of this dangerous complication.