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MDCT in the diagnosis of small-bowel obstruction by a retained surgical swab
Abstract
Gossypiboma (retained surgical swab) is a rare occurrence secondary to a previous open surgical procedure. The incidence has been estimated at between 1 in 100 to 5 000 surgical procedures
SAJS, VOL 50, NO. 1, FEBRUARY 2012
SAJS, VOL 50, NO. 1, FEBRUARY 2012
