CTICasesEmbolic Sternal Closure Wire
Cite this case
[...]. Embolic Sternal Closure Wire. CTICases. Published November 13, 2025. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/w8znz
Imaging findings
Fractured sternal circlage wires, with a fragment identified in the pulmonary artery on CT.
Key takeaways
Sternal wires can fracture and migrate, potentially penetrating the right ventricle and embolizing into the pulmonary circulation.
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