Role of Ultrasound in the Identification of Longitudinal Axis in Soft-Tissue Foreign Body Extraction
Identification and retrieval of soft-tissue foreign bodies (STFB) poses significant challenges in the emergency department. Prior studies have demonstrated the utility of ultrasound (US) in identification and retrieval of STFBs, including radiolucent objects such as wood. We present a case of STFB e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2016-11-01
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Series: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://escholarship.org/uc/item/2132r56r |