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Needle in the heart

I J Potek, J S Wright

    British Heart Journal
    |March 1, 1981
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    A darning needle lodged in a patient's left ventricle was successfully removed via open heart surgery. Echocardiography precisely located the foreign object, aiding in its safe extraction and treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Cardiac Surgery
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Foreign body penetration of the heart is rare.
    • Delayed diagnosis can lead to severe complications such as infective endocarditis.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with a chest wall penetrating injury.
    • The foreign object, a darning needle, had migrated into the left ventricle.
    • Initial referral was for suspected infective endocarditis.

    Findings:

    • Echocardiography accurately localized the intrcardiac foreign body.
    • Open heart surgery was performed for successful needle removal.
    • The patient recovered following surgical intervention.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of thorough diagnostic imaging in penetrating cardiac trauma.
    • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing intracardiac foreign bodies.
    • Successful management underscores the efficacy of echocardiography in precise localization.