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  • Title: Forgotten Kirschner wire passing across the sigmoid colon.
    Author: Matsumoto H, Yo S, Fukushima S, Osawa M, Murao T, Ishii M, Fujita M, Shiotani A.
    Journal: Clin J Gastroenterol; 2017 Apr; 10(2):154-156. PubMed ID: 28110444.
    Abstract:
    The Kirschner wire (K-wire) is used in the treatment of hip fractures, and migration of a K-wire into the pelvis with resultant colon injury is a very rare complication. We report a case in which a forgotten K-wire passing across the sigmoid colon was accidentally found by screening colonoscopy in a patient with no abdominal symptoms. Surgery was performed to remove the K-wire. Although the migration of a K-wire is extremely rare, it is important for it to be considered in patients with a history of orthopedic surgery.
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