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A 62-year-old woman underwent a reduction of a proximal reduced humeral fracture, which was fixed by 3 Kirschner pins. One year later, the orthopedic surgeon failed to remove one of the wires. The patient was lost to follow-up, and 4 years later, she presented with hemoptysis, revealing migration of the pin to the lung. The pin was removed through a thoracotomy. Migration to the lung is often revealed by hemoptysis or pneumothorax. Close follow-up and early removal of the pins are mandatory.

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BT can be achieved with low mortality, and survival results that are comparable with those unregistered after standard lobectomy. However, almost one quarter of patients experienced significant postoperative complications. Surgical techniques aiming to reduce residual pleural space should be especially considered after lower-middle BT, due to the highest morbidity being associated with this procedure.

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