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. 1992 Jun;45(6):2589-90.

How to extract an indwelling fishhook

L Lantsberg  1 , E Blintsovsky, J Hoda
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  • PMID: 1595509

How to extract an indwelling fishhook

L Lantsberg et al. Am Fam Physician. 1992 Jun.

Abstract

Fishhook injuries are fairly common in some geographic areas. Radiography assists in identifying the type of hook and determining its orientation. Two simple techniques can be employed to remove a fishhook safely and easily.

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  • Fishhook removal.
    Terrill P. Terrill P. Am Fam Physician. 1993 May 1;47(6):1372. Am Fam Physician. 1993. PMID: 8329052 No abstract available.

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