Thoracoscopic retrieval of an intrapulmonary sewing needle: A case report. Issue 12 (2nd August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Messaoudi, Houssem; Ben Ismail, Imen; Ragmoun, Wafa; Lahdhili, Hatem; Hachicha, Saber; Chenik, Slim
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 12(2020)
• Page Start: 2494
• Page End: 2497
• Publication Date: 2020-08-02
• Subjects: sewing needle -- thoracoscopy -- thorax; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3203
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: The intrathoracic sewing needle is an exceedingly rare condition mildly documented in the literature. Given the needle's tendency to migrate, it must be removed as soon as possible, and the minimally invasive technique should be tried first. Abstract : The intrathoracic sewing needle is an exceedingly rare condition mildly documented in the literature. Given the needle's tendency to migrate, it must be removed as soon as possible, and the minimally invasive technique should be tried first.