Soft palatal injury resulting from an unusual fishhook in a child

CUT BARB (an Acronym for Fishhook Injuries): Illustrated by the Extraction of a Fishhook From the Auricle Using the Advance-and-Cut Technique

Fishhook injuries are common within fishing communities. The embedded barb in the tissue prevents the hook from being pulled out until the barb is disengaged. Although the majority of injuries are minor, occasionally fishhook injuries can be serious. Herein, the author developed a novel acronym: CUT BARB (C: consult immediately for critical areas, U: underlying structure injury, T: tetanus immunization, B: barb shape and size, A: antibiotic prophylaxis, R: radiology imaging, B: bait or lure fragments). The aim of the acronym is to aid emergency department (ED) physicians in conducting a comprehensive clinical assessment and reaching a prompt therapeutic decision for embedded fishhook injuries. Additionally, the author is demonstrating the technique via the extraction of a medium-sized single-barbed fishhook embedded in the left auricle of a 60-year-old female using the advance-and-cut technique.

Fishhook injury to the eyelid: case report and review of removal methods

Fishhook injuries are most commonly seen among adult and adolescent anglers. However, children can also be injured by fishhooks. We present the case of an 11-year-old boy with an eyelid fishhook injury that was successfully managed in the emergency department. We review a variety of procedures that can be used to remove embedded fishhooks, including the suitability, advantages, and disadvantages of each method.

A lucky catch: Fishhook injury of the tongue

Fishhook injuries, particularly those involving the upper limbs, are frequently encountered in recreational and commercial fishing settings. The oral cavity is rarely a site for such injury. We present the case of a 13-month-old male child who sustained a fishhook injury to the tongue whilst 'playing' with an unused fishhook at home. In this case there was minimal swelling, and the fishhook could be uneventfully removed under general anesthesia. Penetrating injuries to the tongue carry the risk of swelling and hematoma formation, which may result in airway compromise. These injuries therfore call for early intervention.