A 58-year-old man underwent laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) with Billroth I gastroduodenostomy due to early gastric cancer. During surgery, the perigastric vessels were ligated with Hem-o-Lok clips. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) 6 months later showed a fungating mass at the anastomosis site. Repeat EGD 1 year after LADG showed a Hem-o-Lok clip at the fungating mass lesion. Because the patient was asymptomatic, with no major abnormalities on clinical examination, and endoscopic removal of the clip would have been difficult due to the presence of adhesions and inflammation, no attempt was made to remove the clip. The patient remained well after the exposed Hem-o-Lok clip was identified. A third EGD 6 months later showed that the clip had disappeared from the anastomosis site, and that this site was covered with normal mucosa surrounding the scar.
Cicatrix ; Endoscopy, Digestive System ; Foreign-Body Migration ; Gastrectomy ; Gastroenterostomy ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Middle Aged ; Mucous Membrane ; Postoperative Complications ; Stomach Neoplasms ; Surgical Instruments

During laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a surgical clip is used to control the cystic duct and cystic artery. In the past, metallic clips were usually used, but over recent years, interest in the use of Hem-o-lok clips has increased. Surgical clip migration into the common bile duct (CBD) after laparoscopic cholecystectomy has rarely been reported and the majority of reported cases involved metallic clips. In this report, we describe the case of a 53-year-old woman who presented with abdominal pain caused by migration of a Hem-o-lok clip into the CBD. The patient had undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy 10 months previously. Abdominal CT revealed an indistinct, minute, radiation-impermeable object in the distal CBD. The object was successfully removed by sphincterotomy via ERCP using a stone basket and was identified as a Hem-o-lok clip.
Abdominal Pain* ; Arteries ; Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde ; Cholecystectomy ; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic* ; Common Bile Duct ; Cystic Duct ; Female ; Foreign-Body Migration ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Surgical Instruments ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) has become an increasingly common procedure. Serious complications of the procedure, such as cardiac migration, are rare, and usually occur <72 hours after device placement. In this report, we present the case of a patient who underwent successful surgical treatment for the migration of an ASD occluder device to the thoracic aorta 12 months after ASD closure.
Aorta, Thoracic* ; Foreign-Body Migration ; Heart Septal Defects, Atrial ; Humans ; Septal Occluder Device*

A single-rod subdermal contraceptive implant is usually located around the insertion site, has been usually known to migrate within less than 2 cm of the insertion site and the true migration over 2 cm has been rarely reported. We report a case of migrated radiopaque subdermal contraceptive implant into lung in a 37-year-old woman. On conducted chest computed tomography, subdermal contraceptive implant was in subsegmental branch in left posterior basal segment of lung. Removal of subdermal contraceptive implant in left posterior basal segment of lung by mini-thoracotomy was performed by a chest surgeon. Complications with insertion and removal of subdermal contraceptive implant are rare in the hands of medical professionals familiar with the techniques and these procedures should only be undertaken by those with relevant training. The migration over 2 cm should not occur if the correct subdermal insertion procedure is followed and carried out by a properly trained individual.
Adult ; Female ; Foreign-Body Migration ; Hand ; Humans ; Lung* ; Thorax

Aged ; Foreign-Body Migration ; complications ; Hemostasis, Surgical ; instrumentation ; Humans ; Kidney Calculi ; etiology ; Kidney Pelvis ; pathology ; Male ; Nephrectomy ; adverse effects

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Eating ; Esophagoscopy ; Esophagus ; diagnostic imaging ; surgery ; False Positive Reactions ; Foreign Bodies ; diagnosis ; diagnostic imaging ; Foreign-Body Migration ; diagnosis ; diagnostic imaging ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Pharynx ; diagnostic imaging ; surgery ; Radiography ; Remission, Spontaneous ; Retrospective Studies ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Young Adult

Migration of wires or pins around the shoulder is a known complication, though their migration within the chest is uncommon. We report an unusual case of hydropneumothorax due to migration of a bent Kirschner wire from the right proximal humerus in a 63 year-old man. We reviewed his clinical history, physical examination, imaging findings, surgical method and outcome. We also reviewed the literature on orthopaedic wire migration and latest technique in removal of the wires. Chest radiographs and chest computerized tomography are useful in detection and diagnosis of this disorder. Regular radiographic follow-up is needed for patients with internal fixation devices; any fractured or migrated pins or wires must be removed immediately to prevent dangerous complications. It is always important to remove the wires at the end of the treatment. Early removal of fixation wires and regular follow-up if wires are retained are essential to prevent serious complications.
Bone Wires ; adverse effects ; Foreign-Body Migration ; complications ; Humans ; Humeral Fractures ; surgery ; Hydropneumothorax ; etiology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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.
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

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.
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

Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is relatively safe but still with some serious risks. Uterus perforation is rare and would be fatal. A case of Cu-7 IUCD invading into the sigmoid colon through uterine perforation caused by a pelvic blunt trauma was presented. Our case showed that uterus perforation by an IUCD could induce utero-sigmoid fistula which is likely to be missed. Imaging is required when the patients with IUCD present abdominal pain, particularly with a history of trauma.
Adult ; Colon, Sigmoid ; injuries ; Female ; Foreign-Body Migration ; complications ; Humans ; Intrauterine Devices ; adverse effects ; Uterine Perforation ; etiology ; Wounds, Nonpenetrating ; etiology