Abstract
We report a case of the laparoscopic removal of a 33 X 5 cm ribbon malleable retractor retained intra-abdominally for 14 years. Plain films revealed a radiopaque object in the midline abdomen consistent with a metallic device. This was a ribbon malleable retractor which was subsequently removed laparoscopically without complication. Laparoscopic surgery should be considered in the removal of foreign bodies from the abdominal cavity.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 369-371 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery