Open AccessThoracoscopic retrieval of an intrapulmonary sewing needle: A case report
Author(s) -
Messaoudi Houssem,
Ben Ismail Imen,
Ragmoun Wafa,
Lahdhili Hatem,
Hachicha Saber,
Chenik Slim
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3203
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , radiology
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.