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Retained intra-abdominal artery forceps – An unusual cause of intestinal strangulation

CONTEXT: Surgical instruments and materials continue to be retained in the peritoneal cavity despite precautionary measures. Even though uncommon it is also under-reported and carries serious medico-legal consequences. Gauzes and sponges (gossypiboma) are the most commonly retained materials and int...

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Autores principales: Ugochukwu, Anthony Ikemefuna, Edeh, Anthony Jude
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3336885/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22540110
http://dx.doi.org/10.4297/najms.2011.3339