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Retained Surgical Foreign Bodies after Surgery

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The problem of retained surgical bodies (RSB) after surgery is an issue for surgeons, hospitals and the entire medical team. They have potentially harmful consequences for the patient as they can be life threatening and usually, a further operation is necessary. The incidence of RSB is between 0.3 to 1.0 per 1,000 abdominal operations, and they occur due to a lack of organisation and communication between surgical staff during the process. Typically, the RSB are surgical sponges and instruments located in the abdomen, retroperitoneum and pelvis.

Source: Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences

DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2017.005

Authors: Valon A. Zejnullahu, Besnik X. Bicaj, Vjosa A. Zejnullahu, Astrit R. Hamza

Institution: University Clinical Center of Kosovo

Language: English

Topic: Hemostasis and retained surgical items

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2568833200

FWCI: 2.688

Cites: 20

Cited by: 62

Related to: 10