TY - JOUR
AR - SCR-2021-1-116
TI - Minimally Invasive Removal of Shrapnel Using a Tubular Retractor System
AU - Donald , A. Ross
AU - Miner , N. Ross
JO - Surgical Case Reports
PY - 2021
DA - Fri 29, Jan 2021
SN - 2613-5965
DO - http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2021.01.16
UR - https://www.sciencerepository.org/minimally-invasive-removal-of-shrapnel-using-a-tubular-retractor-system_SCR-2021-1-116 
KW - Minimally invasive, shrapnel, foreign body
AB - Background: The removal of small, metallic shrapnel fragments can be challenging, but may be indicated
for pain, migration, infection, toxicity, etc.
Methods: We report the novel use of minimally invasive spine surgery technology to remove a shrapnel
fragment deep into the scapula.
Results: Use of fluoroscopy and a 16 mm minimally invasive spine surgery tubular retractor allowed
removal of the fragment in 30 minutes as an outpatient with good results.
Conclusion: Minimally invasive spine surgical technology could be useful for removal of shrapnel
fragments from the calf, thigh, buttocks and torso.