Management of the Foreign Bodies in Chest Wall: Our Experience about 11 Cases.
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: The aim of this retrospective study is to summarize the management of foreign bodies in chest wall. In the past 2 years 11 patients were admitted because of foreign bodies in chest wall. They were diagnose by chest X-ray, computed tomography or ultrasonography. They all received surgical removal of foreign bodies. No complications developed postoperatively and the duration of hospital stay and recovery was short. The computed tomography and ultrasonography are alternative methods which provide safe and non-invasive diagnosis and localization for foreign bodies in chest wall. Surgical removal offers the best outcome in foreign bodies in chest wall. Keywords:Foreign body, Surgery, Chest wall.
Authors and Affiliations
Shuqi Zhao, Angui Li, Fang Lei, Fugui Ruan, Xiaolin Sun, Jiangbin Sun, Jianfei Song, Zhenzong Du
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