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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2007; 13(31): 4278-4281
Published online Aug 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i31.4278
Published online Aug 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i31.4278
Table 3 Summary of toothpick migrating into heart
Case No. | Age/Sex | S/S | Pre-op diagnosis of FB | Perforation or peritonitis | Treatment | Primary site | Post-op diagnosis | Mortality |
Case 1[13] | 67/F | Chest pain Tamponade | Negative | Negative | Sternotomy | NA | Toothpick migrating to pericardium and right coronary artery laceration | Nil |
Case 2[14] | 53/M | Dyspnea | Negative | Negative | Sternotomy | Diaphragm site of heart | Toothpick migrating to pericardium | Nil |
Chest pain | ||||||||
Fever | ||||||||
Our case | 55/M | Dyspnea Chest pain | Positive | Negative | Laparotomy | Stomach | Toothpick migrating to pericardium through liver | Nil |
- Citation: Liu YY, Tseng JH, Yeh CN, Fang JT, Lee HL, Jan YY. Correct diagnosis and successful treatment for pericardial effusion due to toothpick injury: A case report and literature review. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(31): 4278-4281
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i31/4278.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i31.4278