Intrathoracic migration of a humeral orthopedic pin

A. A. Khan; S. U. Khan; Z. Hossain

Intrathoracic migration of a humeral orthopedic pin

A. A. Khan
, S. U. Khan
, Z. Hossain

Surgery

Stony Brook University

Christiana Care Health System

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Abstract

Intrathoracic migration of orthopedic fixation pins occurs infrequently but can have dire consequences if not recognized. Described herein is the case of an orthopedic pin that migrated from the proximal humerus into lung parenchyma. After preoperative computed tomography and fluoroscopy, the pin was removed via thoracotomy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	275-277
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume	44
Issue number	2
State	Published - Apr 2003

Keywords

Bone nails, adverse effects
Humerus
Thoracotomy

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Intrathoracic migration of a humeral orthopedic pin

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