ArticleCureus2023
For Medical Directors: Case Report of a Missed Wooden Foreign Body in the Forehead.
Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Hand Foreign Body-induced Osteomyelitis Due to Retained Wood for 12 Years: A Case Report.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
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Abstract
Traumatic wounds, often contaminated with foreign material, are a common presenting complaint in the emergency setting. Unfortunately, embedded foreign material can go initially undetected or not be fully removed, leading to morbidity and becoming a common cause of medical malpractice claims. Here, we present a case of a missed wooden foreign body, including associated risk factors, potential contributing cognitive errors, recommendations to avoid such errors, and finally, a description of the case's resolution. In addition, we will present steps taken after the error was recognized that would provide a better understanding to the patient and entail a "blameless" education plan to the team of clinicians. Developing a sincere and authentic connection with the patient and their family after the unexpected outcome is crucial. Additionally, these cases are outstanding learning tools for the individual clinician, as well as, the rest of the providers if processed in a non-blaming and educational manner.
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