Thoracoscopic Removal of K‑wire Penetrating Lung and Mediastinum

Authors

1 Departments of Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, India

2 Departments of General and Minimal Access Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, India

3 Departments of Anesthesia, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, India

10.4103/atr.atr_33_18

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.

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  • Receive Date: 26 May 2018
  • Accept Date: 26 May 2018

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