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Removing broken needles and other foreign objects.

M W Marks1, D J Smith

  • 1Section of Plastic Surgery, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

Postgraduate Medicine
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Superficial foreign bodies are easily removed. Deeply embedded objects require imaging and specialized needles for removal, or surgical intervention if these methods fail.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Procedures
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Foreign Body Removal

Background:

  • Superficial foreign bodies are common medical issues.
  • Deeply embedded foreign bodies present diagnostic and removal challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline methods for locating and removing embedded foreign bodies.
  • To provide a stepwise approach for managing penetrating injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Initial palpation for superficial foreign bodies.
  • Use of image intensifier and venipuncture needles for deeper objects.
  • Surgical exploration for unsuccessful non-invasive methods.

Main Results:

  • Superficial foreign bodies are readily palpable and removable.

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  • Image-guided techniques facilitate localization of deeply embedded items.
  • Surgical intervention is reserved for complex or unresolved cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • A tiered approach is effective for foreign body removal.
    • Minimally invasive techniques should be attempted before surgery.
    • Prompt and accurate localization is key to successful foreign body extraction.