Sewing needle in the heart

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2006 Feb;14(1):63-5. doi: 10.1177/021849230601400116.

Abstract

An unusual case of a sewing needle in the heart is reported for its rarity. The relevant literature is briefly reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Child, Preschool
  • Echocardiography
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnosis*
  • Foreign Bodies / surgery
  • Heart / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Heart Injuries / etiology
  • Heart Injuries / surgery
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / injuries
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Needles / adverse effects
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed