J Korean Fract Soc.  1998 Oct;11(4):953-957.

Aorto-Innominate Venous Fistula after percutaneous kirschner wire fixation of the Sternoclavivular Joint Anterior Dislocation: A case report

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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pohang Sunrin Hospital, Korea.

Abstract

Kirschner wire fixation in sternoclavicular dislocation poses a considerable risk of serious early or late complications. We report a case of Kirschner wire penetration into the innominate vein and aorta, which caused aortovenous fistula and congestive heart failure.

Keyword

Sternoclavicular Joint; Percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation; Pin migration

MeSH Terms

Aorta
Brachiocephalic Veins
Dislocations*
Fistula*
Heart Failure
Joints*
Sternoclavicular Joint
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