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Retained surgical sponge 40 years after laminectomy. Case report
1Section of Neurosurgery, Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Surgical Neurology
|September 1, 1988
Summary
A retained surgical sponge caused a bone lesion in a patient
Area of Science:
- Spinal Surgery
- Surgical Complications
- Orthopedic Pathology
Background:
- Retained surgical sponges are a rare but serious complication.
- They can lead to delayed diagnosis and significant morbidity.