Corpo estranho retido na cavidade abdominal durante onze anos
A retained foreign body in the abdominal cavity following surgery is a continuing problem. Despite precautions, the incidence is grossly underestimated. Presentation is possible as a pseudotumour, occlusive, or septic syndrome. We describe a case of retained surgical sponge that remained asymptomatic for eleven years.
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | Portuguese |
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Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
2004
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69912004000100013 |
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Summary: | A retained foreign body in the abdominal cavity following surgery is a continuing problem. Despite precautions, the incidence is grossly underestimated. Presentation is possible as a pseudotumour, occlusive, or septic syndrome. We describe a case of retained surgical sponge that remained asymptomatic for eleven years. |
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