Kirschner wire migration from subcapital humeral fracture site, causing hydropneumothorax
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Kirschner wire migration from subcapital humeral fracture site, causing hydropneumothorax
Migration of wires or pins around the shoulder is a known complication, though their migration within the chest is uncommon. We report an unusual case of hydropneumothorax due to migration of a bent Kirschner wire from the right proximal humerus in a 63 year-old man. We reviewed his clinical history, physical examination, imaging findings, surgical method and outcome. We also reviewed the liter...
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عنوان ژورنال: Chinese Journal of Traumatology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1008-1275
DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2015.12.010