Thoracoscopic removal of unusual migrated K-wire from thorax: A case report

Migration of orthopedic fixation pins into the thoracic cavity can result in perforation of pulmonary vasculature, aorta, bronchus, atrium, or ventricle. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is of paramount in preventing devastating consequences. A patient who had fixation of a right humerus fracture weeks later had intra thoracic migration of a fixation pin, found on radiographic examination. Patient was attempted and the K Wire was removed by VATS thoracoscopic procedure. The foreign body was retrieved successfully without intra operative or postoperative complication.