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New Indian Journal of Surgery 16(2):p 79-82, April - June 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.16225.7
Case Report
Sewing Needles Threatening Pneumothorax: An Unusual Case of Foreign Body insertion in Axilla
Kritika Tiwari, Garima Chawla, Mukesh Kumar
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New Indian Journal of Surgery 16(2):p 79-82, April - June 2025. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.16225.7
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Kritika Tiwari, Garima Chawla, Mukesh Kumar. Sewing Needles Threatening Pneumothorax: An Unusual Case of Foreign Body insertion in Axilla. New Indian J Surg. 2025; 16(2): 79-82.Timeline
Received : May 28, 2025
Accepted : June 19, 2025
Published : June 30, 2025
Abstract
Background: This is an unusual case of a young Indian girl who inserted multiple sewing needles, allegedly to clean her axillary sinus tract, which then went on to become life-threatening for her, and required a formal exploration under general anesthesia. Case: We report a case of self-insertion of 3 sewing needles in the right axilla for cleaning a sinus tract which migrated till the intercostal muscles threatening a pneumothorax, and discuss management of the case. Conclusion: A skillful history, appropriate imaging and early surgical intervention are a must to correctly diagnose and adequately treat retained foreign bodies in breast or axilla, thereby preventing life-threatening complications.
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Kritika Tiwari, Garima Chawla, Mukesh Kumar. Sewing Needles Threatening Pneumothorax: An Unusual Case of Foreign Body insertion in Axilla. New Indian J Surg. 2025; 16(2): 79-82.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/nijs.0976.4747.16225.7
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| Received | May 28, 2025 |
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