Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Detection of Urethral Foreign Bodies: A Case Series
While urethral foreign bodies are relatively uncommon, they can lead to significant morbidity, which makes their prompt identification and treatment important. Ultrasound provides a rapid means of evaluation that allows the patient to stay under observation by ED staff while removing exposure to radiation or contrast.
Authors
- Luca Tomasi
- Michael Cooper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2477-5965)
- Michele Schroeder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8230-622X)
- Neil McIntyre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3423-6754)
- Michael Zampi
Institutions
- Baystate Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5811/cpcem.41503
- Primary Topic
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00