Abscess formation post cesarean section due to a piece of latex glove.
Pelvic abscesses may develop after retention of foreign bodies. A case is presented in which during drainage of a post cesarean section pelvic abscess a small piece of a latex glove was recovered. The formation of pelvic abscesses due to foreign bodies is discussed.
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology*; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex; D010388:Pelvis; D011247:Pregnancy
D007840:Latex