Abstract
Foreign bodies inadvertently left in body cavities are a rare complication of abdominal and other surgeries. The true incidence of this condition is not known. The author reports on 7 such cases occurring over a 16-year period and comments on preventive measures, early diagnosis, tactful handling and the need for damage control when dealing with this unwelcome issue in a surgical setting.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Child, Preschool
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Ethics, Medical
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Medical Errors / ethics*
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Middle Aged
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Nigeria
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Retrospective Studies
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Surgical Procedures, Operative / adverse effects*
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Surgical Sponges / adverse effects*
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence / etiology*
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence / therapy
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Surgical Wound Infection / etiology*
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Surgical Wound Infection / therapy
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Truth Disclosure