title: Localization of intracular and intraorbital foreign bodies by means of A-scan ultrasonography.
abstract: This paper discusses the use of ultrasonography in ophthalmology for foreign body localization and detection. The problems and advantages of using A-scann methods to verify and improve upon x-ray diagnosis are considered.
mesh_terms: D009877:Endophthalmitis / Q000209:etiology; D005129:Eye Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans; D009915:Orbit; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications