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Tim E. Marnie's avatar

Better to make sure that you do an extensive exploration of the wound, irrigate generously and for sure warn the patient of a potential occult FB and to return if any symptoms occur when an ultrasound could confirm.

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FlyoverCountry's avatar

Remember not all foreign bodies are visible on X-ray, including some types of glass. And of course wood splinters, etc. Not a slam dunk.

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