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Asymptomatic chronically retained gauze in the pelvic cavity

Imran Y 1 , Azman MZN 2

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  • 1 Y Imran, MMed (Ortho). Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, USM, Kubang Kerina, Kelantan
  • 2 M Z Nor Azman, MMed (Ortho). Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medical Sciences, Health Campus, USM, Kubang Kerina, Kelantan
Med J Malaysia, 2005 Aug;60(3):358-9.
PMID: 16379192

Abstract

Cases of retained surgical guaze are rarely reported because of medico-legal and professional implications. Retained gauze for a period of more than 10 years is even rarer. A case of retained surgical gauze for 11 years, an accidental finding from a plain radiograph of a patient who had sustained proximal femoral fracture, is reported. A review of other reported cases is presented.

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