Laparoscopic removal of a retained intra-abdominal ribbon malleable retractor after 14 years

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 lapa...

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Published inJournal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A Vol. 16; no. 4; p. 369
Main Authors Rodrigues, Daniald, Perez, Nolan E, Hammer, Peter M, Webber, John D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2006
Subjects
Adult
Foreign Bodies - surgery
Hodgkin Disease - surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy - instrumentation
Male
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Omentum - surgery
Reoperation
Splenectomy - instrumentation
Surgical Instruments - adverse effects
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1092-6429
DOI:10.1089/lap.2006.16.369