Delayed Effects of a Migrated Foreign Body (sewing Needle) in the Cervical Spine: a Case Report
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Study Design: A case report is presented.
Objective: This report documents one case of intraspinal migration of a metal foreign body.
Summary Of Background Data: The migration and penetration of foreign bodies into the spine have been described, but there are only three reports of a needle as the causative object.
Methods: This case report included a chart review, an examination of the patient, and a literature search.
Results: The patient successfully underwent surgery, in which the foreign body (a sewing needle) was removed.
Conclusion: It is important to be aware of the possible delayed penetration of a foreign body into the spine even in patients with few or no symptoms.
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