Removal of an intra-abdominal Kirschner wire under digital subtraction angiography: a pediatric case report.

Li, Runguang; Chen, Bin; Wang, Gang; Ren, Gaohong; He, Xiaofeng; Jia, Yi · J Pediatr Orthop B · 2012

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Intra-abdominal migration of Kirschner wire is unusual in children. We present a case of intra-abdominal migration of Kirschner wire used for stabilization of the hip joint during pelvic osteotomy, and its successful removal under digital subtraction angiography.

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