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Metal splinter ejected by circular saw into the left ventricle

Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (2014) 19(5) 881-882
DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivu272
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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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Santavy, P., Troubil, M., & Lonsky, V. (2014). Metal splinter ejected by circular saw into the left ventricle. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 19(5), 881–882. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivu272

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