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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2021; 9(26): 7863-7869
Published online Sep 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i26.7863
Migration of the localization wire to the back in patient with nonpalpable breast carcinoma: A case report
Young Jin Choi
Young Jin Choi, Department of Surgery, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju 28644, South Korea
Author contributions: Choi YJ participated in collection of medical data, wrote the manuscript and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Young Jin Choi, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Surgery, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, 1 Chungdae-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju 28644, South Korea. choiyj@chungbuk.ac.kr
Received: March 26, 2021
Peer-review started: March 26, 2021
First decision: June 15, 2021
Revised: June 19, 2021
Accepted: August 2, 2021
Article in press: August 2, 2021
Published online: September 16, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Wire localization is commonly used method to localize nonpalpable breast cancer. Wire migration is infrequent complication, but the loss of a hooked wire can lead to fatal complications. Surgeons must consider the possibility of wire migration during breast cancer surgery, and the device must be found and removed.