An unusual late sequel to hysterectomy

Yancu Hertzanu; Julius Hurwitz

doi:10.1136/pgmj.59.692.396

An unusual late sequel to hysterectomy

Yancu Hertzanu, Julius Hurwitz

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Abstract

A case is reported of a large infected foreign body granuloma associated with a retained non-opaque swab presenting 9 years after hysterectomy. An abdominal radiography and whole body computed tomography (CT) scanning demonstrated gas collections in a large abdominal mass. The case underlines the necessity for using radioopaque swabs in all surgical operations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	396-398
Number of pages	3
Journal	Postgraduate Medical Journal
Volume	59
Issue number	692
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.59.692.396
State	Published - 1 Jan 1983
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Abdomen
Abscess
Foreign body

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General Medicine

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