An Unusual Needle Migration into the Heart of a Pediatric Patient
Sharp-object penetration into the chest is rare and may lead to life-threatening complications, hence the significance of early detection and removal. We present an uncommon case of the accidental penetration of a sewing needle into the chest of a 5-year-old girl, with the needle traveling from the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Tehran University Heart Center |
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Online Access: | https://jthc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jthc/article/view/1361 |