title: How to extract an indwelling fishhook.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Soroka Medical Center, Beer-Sheba, Israel.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lantsberg
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Blintsovsky
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hoda
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D011859:Radiography; D012867:Skin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000628:therapy