Migration of the Kirschner‘s wire into the spine as a cause of long-lasting neurological problems
Authors:
J. Hrubovčák 1,2; L. Tulinský 1,2; S. Potičný 3
Authors‘ workplace:
Chirurgická klinika FN Ostrava
1; Katedra chirurgických studií, LF OU, Ostrava
2; Neurochirurgická klinika FN Ostrava
3
Published in:
Cesk Slov Neurol N 2024; 87(2): 150-151
Category:
Letter to Editor
doi:
https://doi.org/10.48095/cccsnn2024150
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