Foreign body localization and removal utilizing computerized axial tomography.
In this preliminary report, computerized tomography guidance was instrumental in allowing the safe and rapid removal of a metallic foreign body from paravesical soft tissues deep within the male pelvis. Hopefully, expanded future experience with this technique will further clarify its value in the management of retained foreign bodies.
D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed