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The Journal of laryngology and otology
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Review Case Reports
Retained knife blades in the ear, nose and throat: three cases.
To discuss the management and to review the literature regarding retained knife blades in the head and neck. ⋯ We propose that radiography be performed on all patients presenting with facial stab injuries which are anything more than superficial. We further suggest that the direct extraction of sharp objects through the pathway of insertion is safe if radiological studies show no risk of vascular injury.