Nail gun injury: a barbed problem.
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چکیده
A case of nail gun injury is reported. Preoperative radiographs are essential to determine whether copper barbs project from the nail shaft before any attempt is made to remove the nail. Thorough exploration is required.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of accident & emergency medicine
دوره 13 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996