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  • Title: Metal splinter ejected by circular saw into the left ventricle.
    Author: Santavy P, Troubil M, Lonsky V.
    Journal: Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg; 2014 Nov; 19(5):881-2. PubMed ID: 25129813.
    Abstract:
    We report a case of a metal splinter ejected by a circular saw tooth from a wooden board into the left ventricle of the heart. A 35-year old man was admitted second day after accident attributed to work complaining about general weakness. Only a small non-bleeding wound was found near his sternum. CT scan showed a metal wire entrapped inside his heart. Successful removal was done during surgery.
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