Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Apr 2000
[Detection and characterization by ultrasonography of soft tissue foreign bodies].
Soft tissue foreign bodies are a frequent cause of consultation in emergency rooms. It is difficult to verify their existence since conventional radiology only detects radio opaque objects. Ultrasound can be a useful diagnostic procedure. ⋯ Ultrasound is a sensitive and accurate method for the detection of soft tissue foreign bodies.