Metallic Foreign Body in Heart Mimicking Moderator Band.
10.3349/ymj.2015.56.3.867
- Author:
Darae KIM
1
;
Pil Sung YANG
;
Jung Ho CHOI
;
Jiwon SEO
;
Kyeong Hyeon CHUN
;
Sang Eun LEE
;
Geu Ru HONG
;
Hyun Chel JOO
;
Donghoon CHOI
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. cdhlyj@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Foreign body;
heart
- MeSH:
Cardiac Surgical Procedures/*methods;
Echocardiography;
Female;
Foreign Bodies/*radiography/*surgery;
Foreign-Body Migration/radiography;
Heart Injuries/diagnosis/etiology/*surgery;
Humans;
Iatrogenic Disease;
Middle Aged;
*Needles;
Treatment Outcome
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2015;56(3):867-870
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A foreign body in heart is rare, but it is more frequently encountered than the past as iatrogenic causes are increasing. Clinicians should be aware that foreign body could be mistaken for normal structure of heart. In order for accurate diagnosis, multi-imaging modalities should be used for information of exact location, mobility and hemodynamic effects. A decision to intervene should be made based on potential harms harbored by foreign bodies. Endovascular retrieval should be considered as an option. However, when fatal complications occur or when foreign bodies are embedded deeply, a surgical removal should be attempted.
