Totally Endoscopic Removal of a Sewing Needle Penetrating the Left Ventricle
A sewing needle pierced a woman's heart, but a minimally invasive endoscopic surgery saved the day - a groundbreaking approach that could revolutionize cardiac care.
This case study describes the successful removal of a sewing needle that had penetrated a patient's left ventricle using a totally endoscopic minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) approach. The patient, a 57-year-old woman, presented with chest discomfort after a fall. Imaging revealed a fractured needle, with one fragment in the left ventricular myocardium and the other in the subcutaneous tissue. The intracardiac fragment was removed endoscopically without complication, and the subcutaneous portion was extracted through a small incision. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged on day 5. This innovative, minimally invasive technique demonstrates the potential for endoscopic surgery to safely and effectively treat intracardiac foreign bodies, offering a promising alternative to traditional open-heart procedures.