Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6254372 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
BackgroundWe studied methods of locating metallic foreign bodies in soft tissue of the human body.MethodsUsing a three-dimensional (3D) locator, we removed metallic foreign bodies precisely from soft tissue of 7390 patients through magnetic forceps between June 1999 and June 2009.ResultsIn 7390 patients, we successfully removed 99.5% of all metallic foreign bodies by 3D locator and forceps. Average operation time was 5 min.ConclusionsMetallic foreign bodies can be located precisely and removed simply with few complications using our 3D location method. The method may lead to minor trauma, less suffering, and a high success rate.
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Authors
Guang-Fu MD, Chang-Wen MD, He-Xiang MD, Xian-Ju MD,