Novel methods of removing metallic foreign body from human soft tissue: a report of 7390 cases

Abstract Background We studied methods of locating metallic foreign bodies in soft tissue of the human body. Methods Using 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. Result...

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Published in:The Journal of surgical research 2013-07, Vol.183 (1), p.337-340
Main Authors: Xing, Guang-Fu, MD, Shi, Chang-Wen, MD, Qian, He-Xiang, MD, Qin, Xian-Ju, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Foreign Bodies - surgery
Humans
Locator
Magnetic Phenomena
Magnetics - instrumentation
Magnetics - methods
Male
Metallic foreign body
Metals - isolation & purification
Middle Aged
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - instrumentation
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - methods
Soft tissue
Soft Tissue Injuries - surgery
Surgery
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Background We studied methods of locating metallic foreign bodies in soft tissue of the human body. Methods Using 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. Results In 7390 patients, we successfully removed 99.5% of all metallic foreign bodies by 3D locator and forceps. Average operation time was 5 min. Conclusions Metallic 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.
ISSN:0022-4804
1095-8673
DOI:10.1016/j.jss.2012.12.018