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- Title
Transmural migration of a retained sponge through the rectum: a case report.
- Authors
Ozkan, Orhan Veli; Bas, Gurhan; Akcakaya, Adem; Sahin, Mustafa
- Abstract
Retained surgical sponge in the abdomen following abdominal and pelvic surgery is an uncommon condition. Here we present a case of retained surgical sponge with unusual presenting symptoms. A 27-year old female patient presented to our department with a foreign body localized in the anal region. She had a past history of a myomectomy 1 year earlier. Clinical examination and radiographic workout revealaed a sponge migrating towards the rectum. The sponge was removed under visual guidance of rectoscopy without laparotomy. The patient was discharged without complications.
- Publication
Balkan Medical Journal, 2011, Vol 28, Issue 1, p94
- ISSN
2146-3123
- Publication type
Journal Article