title: Intra-abdominal migration of a k-wire during revision total hip arthroplasty.
abstract: Revision total hip arthroplasty in the setting of severe acetabular bone loss is a challenging problem that is becoming more common. Kirschner wires are often used during acetabular revision for temporary fixation of trial components. We describe an intraoperative migration of a Kirschner wire through the acetabulum into the peritoneal cavity, requiring acute laparoscopic removal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Hug
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
authors.forename: Navin D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Fernando
keywords: Augmentation; Kirschner wire; Revision total hip arthroplasty