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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Main Authors: Al Lulla, Taryn Whitman, Ricky Amii, Alan Chiem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2016-11-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/2132r56r