Spectrum of CECT Findings of Retained and Migrated Surgical Items in Abdomen — a Series of Seven Cases

Various retained surgical items often present a diagnostic dilemma to the interpreting radiologist. These include sponge (gossypiboma), misplaced, broken instruments, irrigation sets, and variety of paraphernalia. Such foreign bodies with varying imaging findings can mimic other diseases radiologically. We series seven interesting cases mops (cases 1, 2, 3), instrument (case 4), migrated plastic biliary stent 5), contraceptive device 6), surgically placed hemostatic agent 7). Familiarity variable communication clinician facilitate timely management for these patients.