Invisible Intruders: Case Series of Missed Foreign Bodies
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Missed foreign bodies in the limbs represent a frequent, preventable cause of delayed morbidity. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion in all penetrating limb injuries and utilize appropriate imaging based on the suspected material to avoid oversight and complications.
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