How to extract an indwelling fishhook.
Fishhook injuries are fairly common in some geographic areas. Radiography assists in identifying the type of hook and determining its orientation. Two simple techniques can be employed to remove a fishhook safely and easily.
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Soroka Medical Center, Beer-Sheba, Israel.
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