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Sonography and radiography of soft-tissue foreign bodies
- Source :
- AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 176(5)
- Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- 1155 he identification of soft-tissue foreign bodies is not always a straightforward pursuit. Although routine radiography is the preferred imaging modality for the initial workup, several types of soft-tissue foreign bodies are not radiopaque and therefore remain undetected. Because a retained foreign body may cause infection and inflammation, detection and removal are imperative [1]. Sonography is playing an increasing role in the diagnostic process, not only for the detection of nonopaque foreign bodies but also for the accurate localization of all types of soft-tissue foreign bodies. Accurate localization can be valuable in minimizing surgical exploration, or, alternatively, real-time sonographic visualization can guide percutaneous removal of a soft-tissue foreign body [2]. Sonography can also be used to evaluate associated softtissue abscess, neurovascular abnormality, and tendon disorders. This pictorial essay will define the imaging characteristics of various soft-tissue foreign bodies, comparing their appearances on sonography and radiography. Familiarity with the imaging appearances of soft-tissue foreign bodies is critical for an accurate diagnosis.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry
Radiography
Soft tissue
General Medicine
Semiology
medicine.disease
Neurovascular bundle
Foreign Bodies
Surgery
Radiologic sign
Cadaver
Medicine
Humans
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Heel
Radiology
Foreign body
business
Abscess
Process (anatomy)
Ultrasonography
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 0361803X
- Volume :
- 176
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- AJR. American journal of roentgenology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....2d7e8a435bacacfcf29b239070d764e0