Accuracy of radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing foreign bodies in the foot

• Main Authors: Pattamapaspong N., Srisuwan T., Sivasomboon C., Nasuto M., Suwannahoy P., Settakorn J., Kraisarin J., Guglielmi G.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84862740996&partnerID=40&md5=5ee814280d23a4b94e4673a4f83d6e1d; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/3900
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of conventional radiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting foreign bodies by using cadaver feet. Materials and methods: One hundred and sixty foreign bodies consisting of 5×2-mm fresh wood,...