Evaluation of Deep-Seated Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies According to Gender and Age Groups

Autor: Mustafa Özer, İsmail Hakkı Korucu, Faik Türkmen, Mehmet Turker, Recep Memik, Kayhan Kesik, Tahsin Sami Colak, Veysel Basbug, Burkay Kutluhan Kaçira
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Selcuk Tip Dergisi. 1:24-30
ISSN: 2149-8059
DOI: 10.30733/std.2019.01131
Popis: Aim: We aimed to determine types and locations of deep-seated soft tissue foreign bodies (FB) and to evaluate the differences between gender and age groups. Materials and Methods: A total of 310 patients operated due to deep-seated FB penetration between January 2011 and January 2018 were included in the study. Patients were divided into three groups as under 18 years, 18-45 years, and over 45 years. FB were divided into five groups. Locations of the FB were divided into five region in the upper extremities and into six region in the lower extremities. FB type and location were analyzed according to the gender and age groups. Results: The most common FB was metal piece in men by 48.4%, and needle in women by 77.3% (P
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