MIGRATION OF THE GUIDE-WIRE INTO THE PLEURAL CAVITY AFTER NEEDLE LOCALIZATION OF BREAST-LESIONS

The hook-mire is frequently used for pre-operative localization of non -palpable breast lesions. We describe a case where this hook-wire migr ated into the pleural cavity, causing paralysis of the ipsilateral phr enic nerve, A thoracoscopic procedure resulted in successful removal o f the wire from the chest. Migration of the hook-mire after localizati on of mammographic lesions is a serious complication for which potenti al occurence should be noted.