Intra-pulmonary migration of a clavicle osteosynthesis pin: a case report

Fractures of the clavicle are common injuries, which often require reduction and internal fixation. Although Kirschner pins have been commonly used to treat these fractures with good results, migration of these devices may result in severe internal lesions. We report herein the case of 61-year-old m...

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Published in:Journal of medical case reports 2024-03, Vol.18 (1), p.184-184, Article 184
Main Authors: Amara, Kaouther Ben, Zairi, Sarra, Radhia, Bechir Ben, Abdennadher, Mahdi, Zribi, Hazem, Marghli, Adel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asymptomatic
Bone Wires - adverse effects
Case Report
Case reports
Clavicle - diagnostic imaging
Clavicle - injuries
Clavicle - surgery
Clavicle fracture
Coronary vessels
Foreign-body migration
Foreign-Body Migration - diagnostic imaging
Foreign-Body Migration - surgery
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures
Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Hemoptysis
Hemothorax
Humans
Injuries
Internal fixation in fractures
Kirschner pin
Lung injury
Male
Middle Aged
Ostomy
Patients
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary arteries
Surgeons
Wire
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Summary:Fractures of the clavicle are common injuries, which often require reduction and internal fixation. Although Kirschner pins have been commonly used to treat these fractures with good results, migration of these devices may result in severe internal lesions. We report herein the case of 61-year-old man, who presented for intrapulmonary migration of a Kirschner pin, 25 years after closed reduction and fixation of a clavicle fracture. Migration of an osteosynthesis pin can be lethal. Patients with osteosynthesis pins, should have a regular follow, until the removal of the wires.
ISSN:1752-1947
1752-1947
DOI:10.1186/s13256-024-04369-7