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Percutaneous retrieval of a surgical laparotomy sponge from the peritoneal cavity

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Percutaneous retrieval of an extravascular foreign bodyis an uncommon procedure. This report describes the successful retrieval of a 46 X 46-cm laparotomy sponge from the peritoneal cavity using a Nitinol Gooseneck Snare system. This technique can eliminate the need for exploratory surgery and may be particularly useful in poor operative candidates.

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  1. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Section, Department of Radiology, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, 4800 Friendship Avenue, 15224, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Saruhan Cekirge, Jeffrey P. Weiss & Gordon K. McLean M.D.

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Cekirge, S., Weiss, J.P. & McLean, G.K. Percutaneous retrieval of a surgical laparotomy sponge from the peritoneal cavity. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 18, 59–61 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02807360

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