Intraoperative Ultrasound for Extracting Deep-Seated Radio-Opaque Foreign Body from Calf: A Case Report

Sreenivasulu Metikala1, Venkata Manvith Munagala2, Colin J Carroll3

  • 1Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Richmond, VA.

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|December 14, 2023
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Summary

Point-of-care ultrasound accurately located a retained bullet in a patient's calf, enabling precise surgical removal. This method offers a safe alternative to traditional imaging for deep-seated metallic object extraction.