Demons syndrome with pericardial effusion followed by intensive care unit-acquired weakness: A case report and literature review.

Demons syndrome is defined by hydrothorax and ascites associated with a benign genital tumor that resolves after resection of the tumor. However, Demons syndrome with pericardial effusion has never been reported. Intensive care unit-acquired weakness is a neurological sequela to sepsis/systemic inflammatory response syndrome, or multi-organ failure.

Successful treatment of left subclavian artery penetration due to ingestion of a safety pin by an elderly person.

Background: Ingestion cases are increasing in elderly persons. Herein, we report a rare case of ingestion of a safety pin by an elderly person.

Case Presentation: The patient was an 87-year-old bedridden woman who had fever with left pleural effusion.