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Cardiac tamponade caused by an ingested sewing needle. A case report
A Cekirdekci1, E Ayan, E Ilkay
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyon, Turkey. ahmetcekirdekci@hotmail.com
The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|January 22, 2004
Summary
A sewing needle ingested by a teen migrated to her heart, causing cardiac tamponade. This rare case highlights the severe complications of sharp foreign body ingestion.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Ingested sharp foreign bodies pose significant health risks.
- Gastrointestinal injuries are common complications of swallowed sharp objects.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old female presented with cardiac tamponade.
- The patient had ingested a sewing needle.
Findings:
- The sewing needle migrated from the gastrointestinal tract into the myocardium.
- This migration led to the development of cardiac tamponade, a life-threatening condition.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for unusual migration pathways of ingested foreign bodies.
- Highlights the importance of considering cardiac complications in cases of sharp object ingestion.
- Emphasizes the need for prompt diagnosis and management of foreign body ingestion to prevent severe outcomes.