Migration of the Kirschner‘s wire into the spine as a cause of long-lasting neurological problems

Czech version

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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