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 …