Application 3D-locator to remove residual metallic foreign body in the soft tissue under the guidance of the X-ray

VernacularTitle:X线透视引导下应用三维定位器行软组织内异物取出术的疗效分析
Author: Hexiang QIAN ; Jinliang HUAN ; Guangfu XING ; Changwen SHI ; Xianju QIN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Metallic foreign body in soft tissues; X-ray; 3D-locator
From: Clinical Medicine of China 2012;28(6):646-648
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To summarize clinical experience in removal of residual metallic foreign body in the soft tissue.Methods Clinical data of 742 cases with residual metallic foreign body in the soft tissue were analyzed.All the patients were forward from other hospitals with failed removal of the foreign body.Second surgery was performed in our hospital by grasping forceps using 3D-locator under the guidance of the C-shaped arm X-ray machine.Results Foreign body,such as scrap-iron,broken needle,nails,wine and so on located at different regions of soft tissues including neck,chest and abdomen,pelvis,and the four limbs were all successfully taken out.Removal rate of the foreign body was 100％.No complications such as bleeding,infection and nerve damage was occurred.The mean time of the procedures and radiation exposure for the removal surgery was 5 minutes.Conclusion Using 3D-locator and grasping forceps under the guidance of the X-ray,the residual metallic foreign bodies can be removed safely and efficiently.