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A cornerstone of lower extremity limb salvage is to avoid development of wound complicationsinvolved in soft tissue infections .
Predicting probability of sinus tract development due to presence of lead in soft tissues from foreign bodies. Inthis particular case a bulletfragment 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 leadbelieved to cause oxidative stress and inflammation and prompt excisional removal canavoid sinus tract formations and complications.
This study presents a unique case that demonstratesbeneficial patient care when a initial suspicion for wound contamination via lead and Swift intervention can lowerprobability of complications of wound healing.
Publication Date
3-13-2025
Keywords
lower extremity limb salvage
Disciplines
Podiatry
Recommended Citation
Godoy PJ, Solomon MG. Complications and formation of sinus tracts due to presence of lead from foreign bodies insoft tissue: a case report. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2025 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2025 Mar13; Farmington Hills, MI.
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2025 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, March 13, 2025.