AI Article Synopsis
- Retained intra-abdominal foreign bodies are uncommon and typically result from previous abdominal or gynecological surgeries, with sponges being the most frequently retained items.!
- The types of foreign bodies can include surgical instruments, pads, gauze, and even items like pen caps, as well as objects that individuals may self-insert.!
- The study reports on a case series from University College Hospital, Ibadan, detailing the outcomes of patients with retained foreign bodies over a 12-year period in their general surgery service.!
Article Abstract
Retained intra-abdominal foreign bodies are rare and most occur following abdominal or gynaecological surgery. Sponges are the most retained foreign body. The foreign bodies range from surgical instruments, including abdominal pads and gauze to artery forceps; to a pen cap. Retained objects can also be self-inserted. The authors report a case series on the outcome of retained foreign bodies in the intra-abdominal cavity managed in the general surgery service of the University College Hospital, Ibadan over 12-years.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11249477 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.60787/nmj-v65i3-328 | DOI Listing |
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