title: Preoperative localization of low-density foreign bodies under CT guidance.
abstract: A simple technique for the localization of foreign bodies using a spring hook wire under computed tomographic (CT) guidance is described. The advantages of CT in detecting foreign bodies of near water density and in planning a surgical approach which avoids important anatomical structures are emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Bissonnette
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Connell
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed