Bullet Markers - A Simple Technique To Assist In The Evaluation Of Penetrating Trauma

Radio-opaque markers in penetrating trauma are useful in both the clinical evaluation of the injuries and in the permanent record of the location of the wounds. The use of an unfolded paperclip taped over the wound as a marker is recommended as a valuable adjunct in the radiological evaluation of pe...

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Published in:BMJ military health 2002-09, Vol.148 (3), p.259-261
Main Authors: Brooks, A, Bowley, DMG, Boffard, K D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Equipment Design
Humans
Metals
Radiographic Image Enhancement - instrumentation
Wounds, Gunshot - diagnostic imaging
Wounds, Penetrating - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Radio-opaque markers in penetrating trauma are useful in both the clinical evaluation of the injuries and in the permanent record of the location of the wounds. The use of an unfolded paperclip taped over the wound as a marker is recommended as a valuable adjunct in the radiological evaluation of penetrating trauma.
ISSN:0035-8665
2633-3767
2052-0468
2633-3775
DOI:10.1136/jramc-148-03-07