Penetration of a Metallic Fragment through the Anterior Chest into the Liver—A Case Report—

Key Points

• To report a unique case of traumatic liver injury caused by a metallic fragment from a factory accident.
• Emergency transport to hospital
• CT imaging to assess damage
• Thoracic drainage for hemothorax
• Surgical removal of metallic fragment
• Follow-up imaging to evaluate liver status
• A 2cm laceration was identified in the anterior chest.
• CT revealed blood and a metallic fragment in the liver region.
• Surgery successfully removed the retained fragment and repaired liver injuries.
• Postoperative imaging showed no complications such as pseudoaneurysm or bile duct stricture.