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- H A Wieder, H Feussner, E J Rummeny, and J Gaa.
- Institut für Röntgendiagnostik, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Technische Universität, Ismaningerstrasse 22, 81675 Munich, Germany. wieder@roe.med.tum.de
- Chirurg. 2007 Jan 1; 78 (1): 22-7.
AbstractRetention of surgical sponges is rare. They cause either an aseptic reaction without significant symptoms or an exudative reaction which results in early but non-specific symptoms. Even if there are no studies which compare the diagnostic accuracy of the different imaging modalities, CT seems to be the most promising tool to diagnose foreign bodies. However, apart from radio-paque markers there are no specific signs for the existence of surgical sponges in CT. Therefore, an experienced radiologist is needed to differentiate foreign bodies from morphologically quite similar differential diagnoses such as abscess and haematoma.
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