A simple technique for removal of a sharp, notched, impaled instrument.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
When a sharp, pointed object becomes impaled, it may need exploration, especially when there is a side notch in which a blood vessel or nerve may become entangled. A simple technique of removal is described.
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- Wounds, Penetrating