Retained Surgical Sponges: Diagnostic Dilemma and an Aid to their Recognition
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Retained surgical sponges, needles and instruments
INTRODUCTION Retained sponges and instruments (RSI) due to surgery are a recognised medical 'never event' and have catastrophic implications for patients, healthcare professionals and medical care providers. The aim of this review was to elucidate the extent of the problem of RSI and to identify preventative strategies. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed on MEDLINE(®), Em...
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عنوان ژورنال: RadioGraphics
سال: 1982
ISSN: 0271-5333,1527-1323
DOI: 10.1148/2.1.53