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[Interesting case no. 20--corpus alienum colli].

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    |March 18, 1999
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    A forgotten surgical compress caused a neck abscess in a 59-year-old man. This rare complication occurred 20 years after his initial thyroid surgery (strumectomy).

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Surgical Complications
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • A 59-year-old male presented with a suspected neck abscess or tumor.
    • Initial imaging, including computed tomography and X-ray, was inconclusive in determining the cause.

    Observation:

    • The patient had a history of strumectomy (thyroid surgery) 20 years prior.
    • Emergency surgical exploration was performed due to the unclear diagnosis.

    Findings:

    • Surgical exploration revealed a retained surgical compress, the cause of the suspected abscess/tumor.
    • The compress had been inadvertently left in place during the initial strumectomy.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for delayed complications from retained surgical materials.

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  • Underscores the importance of meticulous surgical technique and patient follow-up.
  • Suggests considering historical surgical interventions in cases of unexplained chronic neck masses.