The Retained Surgical Sponge Following Intra-abdominal Surgery: A Continuing Problem

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The Retained Surgical Sponge Following Intra-abdominal Surgery

A Continuing Problem

William Rappaport, MD; Kevin Haynes, MD

Arch Surg. 1990;125(3):405-407.

Abstract

• The surgical sponge retained following intra-abdominalsurgery is a continuing problem. Despite precautions, the incidenceof this problem is grossly underestimated. During the past 10years, we have treated four patients with this problem. Thepresentation of a retained surgical sponge is highly variable,as is the time before the onset of symptoms. The clinical presentation,predisposing factors, and management are presented as well asguidelines for prevention.

(Arch Surg. 1990;125:405-407)

Author Affiliations

From the Departments of Surgery (Dr Rappaport) and Gastroenterology (Dr Haynes), University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson.

Footnotes

Accepted for publication August 25, 1989.

Reprint requests to Department of Surgery, University of ArizonaHealth Sciences Center, 1501N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724(Dr Rappaport).

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