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Wooden foreign body missed on imaging

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: When suspecting a non-metallic retained foreign body composed of wood, glass, or plastic, clinicians should consider using point-ofcare ultrasound, as it has demonstrated high sensitivity as an imaging modality when compared to CT and MRI.

Source: Journal of Hospital Medicine

DOI: 10.1002/jhm.70472

Authors: Ryan Ajgaonkar, Terry J. S. Lund, Nilam J. Soni

Institutions: The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, South Texas Veterans Health Care System

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400

OpenAlex ID: W7212179730

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