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Analytical Study of Impacted Foreign Bodies in Thoracic Surgery and Their Surgical Modalities

T Muthu Vijayan , A Kumaravel. .

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Introduction: Foreign bodies (FBs) in the thoracic cavity, its wall or other vital organs in the thorax are not uncommon. Their introduction in the thorax is by various methods.            Especially inhalation and ingestion of FBs are common in young children and aged people.

 


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