Pediatric cardiac tamponade caused by metallic wire penetration into the heart: A case report and literature review. Issue 4 (23rd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yamazaki, Hajime; Matsubara, Muneaki; Kato, Hideyuki; Imagawa, Kazuo; Murakami, Takashi; Mathis, Bryan J.; Hiramatsu, Yuji
• Is Part Of: Journal of cardiac surgery. Volume 37:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 1069
• Page End: 1071
• Publication Date: 2022-01-23
• Subjects: cardiac tamponade -- gastric foreign body -- metallic wire; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.412005
• DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16263
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-0440

Abstract

Abstract: Thin, metallic wires can easily penetrate the gastrointestinal system if ingested and cause serious cardiac issues in children. We report a pediatric case of such an object that caused cardiac tamponade after lodging in the left ventricle. The wire was extracted without cardiopulmonary bypass and a full recovery was made. Cardiac issues after ingestion of foreign objects are rare but immediate surgery is required for resolution.