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Larry J. Shemen, MD; Lawrence S. Schechter, MD; Norman Godfrey, MD

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1992;118(12):1337-1339.

Abstract
• We report a case involving the localization and surgical removal of a traumatically introduced foreign body deep within the infratemporal fossa. Needle-hookwire placement with computed tomographic guidance allowed the precise localization and marking of the foreign body. Surgical removal under local anesthesia and without extensive exploration was, therefore, possible. The details of the localization and marking techniques are described. Needle-hookwire localization under computed tomographic guidance should be considered for deeply located foreign bodies in the head and neck area.

(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1992;118:1337-1339)

Author Affiliations
From the Departments of Surgery (Drs Shemen and Godfrey) and Radiology (Dr Shemen), Booth Memorial Medical Center, Flushing, Queens, NY.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication June 24, 1992.

Reprint requests to 233 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021 (Dr Shemen).

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