Excision of Needles Embedded in the Lung and Chest Wall

While penetrating chest trauma is less common than blunt it needs to be dealt with quickly and carefully [1]. Penetrating chest trauma can be life threatening with some patients dying even before they arrive at the hospital [2]. Foreign bodies such as needles in the chest have been reported in several different studies for different reasons. Most common causes being self-harm [3], acupuncture [4], child abuse [5], drug abuse [6] or accidental [7]. While most cases have similar presentation, such as chest pain and entry wounds, some cases go unnoticed for long periods of time [8].