title: Metallic foreign body in heart mimicking moderator band.
abstract: A foreign body in heart is rare, but it is more frequently encountered than the past as iatrogenic causes are increasing. Clinicians should be aware that foreign body could be mistaken for normal structure of heart. In order for accurate diagnosis, multi-imaging modalities should be used for information of exact location, mobility and hemodynamic effects. A decision to intervene should be made based on potential harms harbored by foreign bodies. Endovascular retrieval should be considered as an option. However, when fatal complications occur or when foreign bodies are embedded deeply, a surgical removal should be attempted.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Darae
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Pil-Sung
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jung-Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jiwon
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Seo
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Kyeong-Hyeon
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Chun
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sang-Eun
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Geu-Ru
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun-Chel
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Joo
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Yonsei Cardiovascular Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. cdhlyj@yuhs.ac.
authors.forename: Donghoon
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Choi
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Foreign body; heart
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