Intestinal obstruction caused by retained surgical sponge: two case reports.
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SummaryWe present two cases of intestinal obstruction from retained laparotomy packs and their management. Attention to detail in theatre procedure should reduce such occurrence.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Ghana medical journal
دوره 39 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005