Intestinal obstruction due to retained, eroding surgical sponge. Case report.
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چکیده
A surgical sponge left in the peritoneal cavity at cesarean section eroded into the bowel and caused obstruction 3 years later. This unusual case is presented.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Acta chirurgica Scandinavica
دوره 155 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989