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Intrathoracic migration of Steinman wire

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty of Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey

^* Corresponding author. Akdeniz Üniversitesi Tip Fak., Gögüs Cerrahisi Anabilim Dali, 07070 Antalya, Turkey. Tel.: +90-242-227-4343x21120; fax: +90-242-227-8844
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We report two cases of intrathoracic migration of Steinman wire used for the treatment of the fracture and shoulder dislocation. The migrations were symptomatic with back pain in our cases. The treatment involved removing of the pin via thoracotomy. The postoperative course was uneventful. Intrathoracic migration of Steinman wires should be expected in fixation of the shoulder problems. To avoid this complication, threaded pins have to be used in surgery of the shoulder region.

Key Words: Intrathoracic migration; Steinman wire; Removal of pin via thoracotomy; Catastrophic cardiovascular event