Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Retrieval of an Intrathoracic Knife.

Authors

• Angelo Federico, Corewell Health East Resident
• John Hilu, Corewell Health East
• Alexander Restum
• Danielle Garcia

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-9-2025

Publication Title

Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

Abstract

Deliberate foreign body ingestion (DFBI) is a psychopathologic disorder that involves the ingestion of nonnutritive objects to cause self-harm. Depending on the object, the subsequent injuries can be life-threatening if not managed promptly. Whereas the use of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for the treatment of various lung diseases is well established, the efficacy for retrieval of intrathoracic foreign bodies is unclear and available literature is limited. We report the case of a patient who underwent a VATS for retrieval of an intrathoracic knife after ingestion. This report discusses the use of open thoracotomy vs VATS for intrathoracic foreign body retrieval.

Volume

3

Issue

4

First Page

879

Last Page

882

Recommended Citation

Federico A, Hilu J, Restum A, Garcia D. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for retrieval of an intrathoracic knife. Ann Thorac Surg Short Rep. 2025 Jul 9;3(4):879-882. doi: 10.1016/j.atssr.2025.06.007. PMID: 41425420.

DOI

10.1016/j.atssr.2025.06.007

ISSN

2772-9931

PubMed ID

41425420