How can osteosynthesis material used for fracture fixation undergo intrathoracic migration?-a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kirschner wires or pins were widely used for osteosynthesis in trauma surgery. Breakage of osteosynthesis material and intra-thoracic migration is a complication that has occasionally been described. We reviewed the literature to study the frequency and pathophysiology of such migrations.

Methods

PubMed and Embase databases were searched for reports of intrathoracic osteosynthesis material migration. Cases were divided according to specific anatomic regions. We studied the time interval between initial operation, types of osteosynthesis material, intactness and trajectory of the material. Operative techniques and the outcome of material retrieval were analyzed.

Results

Of 3,592 potential articles, 102 manuscripts met all inclusion criteria describing 112 in

SUBMITTER: Van Dyck R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635253 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature