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Jose Couceiro1, Elena Garcia-Valladares1, Jose Fernandez-Divar1
1Department of Orthopedics, Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain.
Surgery Journal (New York, N.Y.)
|March 7, 2022
Summary
Intravenous foreign bodies in the hand are rare but can migrate to the chest. This case report details a patient
Area of Science:
- Trauma surgery
- Vascular surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Intravenous foreign bodies (IVFBs) are uncommon complications of hand trauma.
- Literature reports sparse cases of IVFBs, with documented migration to the thoracic cavity and heart.
Observation:
- This case report details a patient who sustained hand trauma resulting in an intravenous foreign body.
- The foreign body's presence and potential migration were assessed.
Findings:
- The case highlights the diagnostic and management challenges associated with intravenous foreign bodies following hand trauma.
- Treatment strategies and potential complications were evaluated.
Implications:
- Understanding the risks of IVFB migration is crucial for effective patient management.
- This case contributes to the limited literature, informing clinical practice and future research in trauma care.
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