RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Retained wound protector following abdominal surgery
JF BMJ Case Reports
JO BMJ Case Reports
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e230064
DO 10.1136/bcr-2019-230064
VO 12
IS 8
A1 Noor Ali
A1 Sanjay Gandhi
YR 2019
UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/12/8/e230064.abstract
AB Medical devices which have been erroneously retained postoperatively has been a persisting problem encountered over many decades, despite rigid protocols and preventative measures being put in place. We present a case of a retained wound protector detected on CT following abdominal surgery, the first published report of its kind to our knowledge. Radiologists reporting the images should be familiar with commonly used medical devices. This case also highlights the importance of reviewing the CT scout imaging as an essential part of the study, particularly in the recognition of foreign bodies or medical devices. We re-emphasise the importance of effective and timely communication with the surgical team, should there be any suspicion of retained surgical appliance.