Removal of metals and other foreign bodies

Removal of metals and other foreign bodies

Removal of piercings and rings from the surgical site is import - ant as they often act as a nidus for infection; metallic objects could also potentially lead to thermal injury when diathermy - is used. In addition, finger rings or toe rings can cause digital vascular compromise if there is postoperative oedema follow - ing operations on the e xtremities. - Removal of metals and other foreign bodies

Removal of piercings and rings from the surgical site is import - ant as they often act as a nidus for infection; metallic objects could also potentially lead to thermal injury when diathermy - is used. In addition, finger rings or toe rings can cause digital vascular compromise if there is postoperative oedema follow - ing operations on the e xtremities. - Removal of metals and other foreign bodies

Removal of piercings and rings from the surgical site is import - ant as they often act as a nidus for infection; metallic objects could also potentially lead to thermal injury when diathermy - is used. In addition, finger rings or toe rings can cause digital vascular compromise if there is postoperative oedema follow - ing operations on the e xtremities. -