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A cornerstone of lower extremity limb salvage is to avoid development of wound complications involved in soft tissue infections . Predicting probability of sinus tract development due to presence of lead in soft tissues from foreign bodies. In this particular case a bullet fragment from a previous gunshot wound was noted to be the catalyst disrupting multiple biologic processes and impairing the function of soft tissues to heal. Predicting a level of contamination in this particular case lead believed to cause oxidative stress and inflammation and prompt excisional removal can avoid sinus tract formations and complications. This study presents a unique case that demonstrates beneficial patient care when a initial suspicion for wound contamination via lead and Swift intervention can lower probability of complications of wound healing.
Publication Date
5-9-2024
Disciplines
Podiatry
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Godoy PJ, Solomon MG. Complications and formation of sinus tracts due to presence of lead from foreign bodies in soft tissue: a case report. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2024 May 9; Farmington Hills, MI.
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2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 9, 2024.