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Retained sponge after abdominal surgery.

Gulzar Ahmad1, Sheikh Attiq-ur-Rehman, Muhammad Zulfiqar Anjum

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur.

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|January 1, 2004
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Retained surgical sponges are a serious complication, often presenting as intestinal obstruction or discharging sinus. This study highlights the critical need for preventive measures to avoid potentially lethal outcomes in surgical patients.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical complications
  • Patient safety in surgery

Background:

  • Retained surgical sponges are a preventable yet serious complication.
  • These foreign bodies can lead to significant patient morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causes and clinical presentations of retained abdominal sponges.
  • To analyze the clinical course and outcomes of patients with retained sponges.

Main Methods:

  • An observational case series was conducted.
  • 12 patients with retained abdominal sponges were included.
  • Data were collected from April 2000 to August 2002.

Main Results:

  • 12 patients presented with retained sponges; 66.66% were female.

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  • Common presentations included intestinal obstruction (58.33%) and discharging sinus (41.67%).
  • Complications included intra-abdominal abscess, peritonitis, and one mortality.

    • Conclusions:

    • Retained surgical sponges represent a potentially lethal condition.
    • Strict adherence to preventive measures is crucial to avoid this surgical error.