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Delayed effects of a migrated foreign body (sewing needle) in the cervical spine: a case report
C Silvestro1, L Cocito, R Pisani
1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Genova, Genova, Italy.
Study Design:
A case report is presented.
Objective:
This report documents one case of intraspinal migration of a metal foreign body.
Summary Of Background Data:
The migration and penetration of foreign bodies into the spine have been described, but there are only three reports of a needle as the causative object.
Methods:
This case report included a chart review, an examination of the patient, and a literature search.
Results:
The patient successfully underwent surgery, in which the foreign body (a sewing needle) was removed.
Conclusion:
It is important to be aware of the possible delayed penetration of a foreign body into the spine even in patients with few or no symptoms.